Vice President, Corporate Securities & Transactions

Allogene Therapeutics

. Report to the General Counsel and support Allogene’s public company corporate legal function .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeSouth San Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $340,000 - $380,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance, SEC reporting, and public company compliance, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating corporate agreements. Proven ability to provide practical legal advice in a fast-paced biotechnology environment while collaborating with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolCalifornia Bar Admission12+ Years Of Corporate/Securities ExperienceSEC Reporting And Corporate GovernanceDrafting And Negotiating Corporate Agreements

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Hard Skills

SEC FilingsCorporate GovernanceDrafting AgreementsM&A TransactionsRegulation FD ComplianceDelaware Corporate LawProxy Statement PreparationInsider Trading PoliciesBoard SupportBusiness Development Transactions

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProject Management SkillsSound JudgmentCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Membership In Good Standing In A U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

Public CompanyBiotechnologyLife SciencesPharmaceuticalNasdaq Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the General Counsel and support Allogene’s public company corporate legal function
Draft, review and coordinate SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings and other public company disclosures
Advise on corporate governance matters, including Board and committee materials, governance policies, Nasdaq compliance, Delaware corporate law, director and officer questionnaires, insider trading policies, Regulation FD and public company best practices
Support Board and committee processes, including meeting materials, resolutions, minutes, consents and governance documentation
Support the annual meeting and proxy season process, including proxy statement preparation, shareholder meeting logistics and related governance matters
Partner with Finance, Investor Relations, People/HR, Stock Administration and outside advisors on disclosure, equity compensation, executive compensation and public company compliance matters
Draft, review and negotiate agreements related to strategic partnerships, business development, licensing, collaborations, M&A, confidentiality, services and other corporate or commercial matters
Support legal aspects of strategic transactions, including due diligence, transaction documentation, internal approvals and post-signing implementation
Help manage outside counsel
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced public company biotechnology environment
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
California bar admission or eligibility to register as California in-house counsel required
At least 12 years of relevant corporate/securities experience
Significant experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/or in-house public company legal department preferably
Significant experience advising public companies on SEC reporting, corporate governance, proxy statements, annual meetings, Section 16 reporting and related disclosure matters
Experience with Board and committee support, corporate governance policies, Nasdaq/listing requirements, Delaware corporate law, insider trading policies and Regulation FD
Experience drafting and negotiating corporate or commercial agreements
Experience with strategic partnerships, licensing, collaborations, M&A or other business development transactions strongly preferred
Life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
Ability to work closely with senior executives and Board members, exercise sound judgment and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
Excellent drafting, analytical, project management and communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the General Counsel and cross-functional teams
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus
Equity
Health insurance
Generous time off, including 2 annual holiday company-wide shutdowns
Top-notch compensation and benefits package