Associate General Counsel
Associate General Counsel
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04-08-2025
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Location: HQ in Foster City CA (on site)
Reports To: Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Who We Are:
Terns Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative therapies for serious diseases including cancer and obesity. As a mission-driven science-focused team we are committed to innovation collaboration and execution. As we continue to grow and evolve as a public biopharma company we are looking to expand our legal team with a seasoned hands-on yet strategic Associate General Counsel (AGC).
Who We Are Looking For:
TheAssociate General Counsel (AGC)will serve as a trusted legal advisor on a broad spectrum of matters spanning corporate securities compliance and data privacy. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary this individual will play a strategic and hands-on role in managing critical legal functions that enable the organizations growth and operational excellence. Responsibilities include supporting public company reporting obligations advising on corporate governance ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection regulations and providing counsel on a variety of legal and business issues that arise across the company.
This role will work cross-functionally with key stakeholders in Finance HR Investor Relations IT Clinical and other departments to provide practical business-oriented legal advice and help navigate complex regulatory landscapes. The position offers significant visibility and impact contributing to strategic initiatives risk management and process improvements across the organization.
This is a dynamic opportunity to join a high-growth mission-driven company at the intersection of innovative science business strategy and regulatory compliancewhere you will influence key decisions and help shape the future of the organization.
What Youll Do:
Securities & Public Company Reporting
Why Join Terns Pharmaceuticals
At Terns youll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact at a company on the forefront of transforming oncology and metabolic treatments. Youll work alongside a passionate and experienced team driven by science and innovation and committed to improving the lives of patients. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a promising biopharma company at a pivotal moment in its journey.
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The expected base pay for this full-time exempt position is $295 350K bonus equity benefits. At Terns our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The ranges are subject to change and individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including location skills/capabilities experience and available budget.
Terns Pharmaceuticals is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status citizenship status age national origin ancestry disability veteran status or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Reports To: Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Who We Are:
Terns Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative therapies for serious diseases including cancer and obesity. As a mission-driven science-focused team we are committed to innovation collaboration and execution. As we continue to grow and evolve as a public biopharma company we are looking to expand our legal team with a seasoned hands-on yet strategic Associate General Counsel (AGC).
Who We Are Looking For:
TheAssociate General Counsel (AGC)will serve as a trusted legal advisor on a broad spectrum of matters spanning corporate securities compliance and data privacy. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary this individual will play a strategic and hands-on role in managing critical legal functions that enable the organizations growth and operational excellence. Responsibilities include supporting public company reporting obligations advising on corporate governance ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection regulations and providing counsel on a variety of legal and business issues that arise across the company.
This role will work cross-functionally with key stakeholders in Finance HR Investor Relations IT Clinical and other departments to provide practical business-oriented legal advice and help navigate complex regulatory landscapes. The position offers significant visibility and impact contributing to strategic initiatives risk management and process improvements across the organization.
This is a dynamic opportunity to join a high-growth mission-driven company at the intersection of innovative science business strategy and regulatory compliancewhere you will influence key decisions and help shape the future of the organization.
What Youll Do:
Securities & Public Company Reporting
- Provide legal support and advice regarding the preparation and filing of 33 and 34 Act filings including 10-K 10-Q 8-K proxy statements insider filings.
- Partner with Finance and IR on earnings releases investor communications and Regulation FD compliance.
- Monitor and advise on evolving securities laws stock exchange rules and disclosure trends to ensure proactive compliance and risk mitigation.
- Support board of directors and committee governance including drafting materials and minutes.
- Oversee governance best practices and maintain corporate policies (e.g. Insider Trading Code of Conduct).
- Manage corporate recordkeeping and entity management (including subsidiaries).
- Draft review and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g. MSAs consulting agreements) and advise business stakeholders with practical solutions-focused guidance.
- Support strategic transactions including partnerships collaborations financings and related due diligence.
- Provide counsel on compliance with domestic and global privacy regulations (e.g. HIPAA GDPR CCPA).
- Develop and implement privacy policies procedures and training.
- Partner with IT HR and Clinical teams to assess data use and ensure risk mitigation.
- Advise on data security incidents and support incident response planning breach notification and remediation efforts.
- Support HR Clinical Regulatory and Commercial teams on contracting risk and compliance matters.
- Coordinate with external counsel on complex or specialized matters.
- J.D. from an ABAaccredited law school and licensed to practice in California (Registered in house counsel) or at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum 12 years of legal experience including:
- Prior law firm experience required (36 years at a reputable law firm) with a focus on corporate securities or life sciences transactions strongly preferred.
- Significant in-house experience at a public biotechnology or pharmaceutical company (37 years) including hands-on responsibility for SEC reporting corporate governance and a broad range of operational legal matters.
- Deep understanding of public company operations and the biotech regulatory environment.
- Familiarity with employment law and general corporate matters
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a hands-on detailed fashion.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently prioritize multiple tasks and communicate effectively across functions and levels.
- High integrity sound judgment attention to detail and business acumen.
- Passion for supporting innovation and improving human health.
Why Join Terns Pharmaceuticals
At Terns youll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact at a company on the forefront of transforming oncology and metabolic treatments. Youll work alongside a passionate and experienced team driven by science and innovation and committed to improving the lives of patients. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a promising biopharma company at a pivotal moment in its journey.
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The expected base pay for this full-time exempt position is $295 350K bonus equity benefits. At Terns our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The ranges are subject to change and individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including location skills/capabilities experience and available budget.
Terns Pharmaceuticals is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status citizenship status age national origin ancestry disability veteran status or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
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