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Staff Counsel

Would you like broad legal exposure rather than being pigeon holed in a small subspecialty?

Are you tired of constantly working to prove your partnership potential, and ready for autonomy and ownership?

Have you considered practicing law outside a firm?

 

Verseon is breaking new ground in drug discovery and development. We are changing the design and development of new medicines through a proprietary computational process for engineering new molecules followed by focused and efficient lab testing. We are looking for a talented attorney to join our team.

In this role, you will be involved in the many day-to-day legal matters and operational issues of a growing corporation. You will have responsibilities ranging from the drafting, structuring, and negotiating contracts, to the filing of securities documents and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Because we are making fundamental scientific advancements with new classes of compounds, for the right person there will also be opportunities to be involved in managing our IP portfolio and licensing transactions. In that the company has international operations, you will have exposure to practicing in other jurisdictions as well.

We are looking for someone who is excited to be part of a team that can change the pharmaceutical industry and make a real impact on the health of every one of us who live in the modern world.


·         At least three years’ experience in legal practice

·         Membership in good standing with the California Bar

·         Bachelors’ degree or higher in a scientific or technical field