Corporate Counsel
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Job Summary
Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets led by VYVGART our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.
We are building a new kind of biotech company one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company our partnerships our science and our people because when we do we deliver more for patients.
argenx is seeking an experienced corporate lawyer who will function as a strategic advisor providing advice to the Company on a range of corporate and governance matters securities laws compliance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation equity plans and ESG matters. This role will report to the Head of Corporate Governance & Deputy Corporate Secretary. The primary focus of this role will be to provide key corporate governance securities laws and corporate housekeeping support and to execute the longterm ESG strategy. Joining argenx will present a broad range of growth opportunities including leading strategic projects as we continue to grow as a Company while handling complex crossjurisdictional challenges. The Corporate Counsel is part of the Corporate Legal Team and will collaborate closely with other members of the Legal Compliance & IP Team and other internal stakeholders such as Finance HR and IR.
ROLESANDRESPONSIBILITIES
Your primary areas of focus are:
In collaboration withtheHead of Corporate Governance and Deputy Corporate Secretary:
Oversee and manage the Companysand key stakeholdersDutch Belgian and U.S.securities law obligations includingcompliance withreporting requirements
Further develop policies and advise on compliance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation
Advise onemployee equityincentiveplan
Provide support in corporate governance related matters including developingmonitoringandimplementingbest-in-class and clear legalpolicies andpractices
In collaboration with external advisors coordinate global group structuring corporate housekeeping and corporate compliance for local entities
Assistwithpreparation of the Companysannualreporting materialsincludingfortheannualreportand general meetings
In collaboration with external advisors coordinatecompliance with CSRD and reporting requirements andsupportexecution of thelong-term ESG strategy
Stay current with legal/regulatory developmentsandbest practices in the relevant areas of law
SKILLS EXPERIENCEANDCOMPETENCIES
Lawdegree and license to practice law inthe Netherlands (preferred) or Belgium
Fluent in Dutch & English
Expert in Dutchor Belgian& EU laws and regulations applicable to listed companies and their reporting (including DCGC MAREuronext listing regulations)
Familiarity with US laws & regulations applicable to FPIs and other ongoing listing & reporting requirementsis a plus orability to spot issues and coordinatewithUS local counsel on these topics
Affinity with or interest inthe evolving ESG regulation landscape applicable to dual listed EU/USentities (including for example the CSRD CSDDDand EU Omnibus Regulation)
Continued subject matterexpertisetraining (through a post-mastersspecialization(such as Grotius/VU Law academy or comparable) in a relevant area (such as corporate law law & finance public M&A) is desirable
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handle multiple conflicting prioritiesindependentlywhile managing asubstantialworkloadandenjoyingbuilding relationships and partnering across the organizationto get the job done
Strategicand pragmaticmindset able to look ahead andanticipateissues spot opportunities for simplification and improvement able to evaluate legal risks against the wider business contextand communicate ina simple wayto diverse audiences
You resonate with the values ofargenx Innovation Co-Creation Empowerment Excellence and Humility and you are ready to help strengthen the company culture.
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This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentives program.
The hiring range displayed above is the range of possible base pay compensation that argenx believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hiring range is based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range depends on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity prior education and experience job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills. argenx may pay more or less than the posted range and this range may be modified in the future.
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