General Counsel

The Role

Ceribell, Inc.  has an exciting opportunity for a General Counsel to lead our legal strategy. In this position, you will be an essential member of our management team performing substantive high-level legal work that supports and implements the strategic plans of the organization. In addition to corporate/transactional experience, the ideal candidate is highly accountable, strategic, solution-oriented, collaborative, and a very effective communicator. Our company may consider pursuing an IPO in the next 1-2 years, so prior experience operating in a leadership position at a public company is required.

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

What You’ll Do

• Provide executive management and the Board with guidance related to the legal implications of the company’s strategies
• Provides advice and counsel to Company executives and management with respect to matters of Company governance, risk management, corporate policies,  communication and strategy
• Serve as the Company’s corporate Secretary, establishing and leading the Board of Directors and Committees agendas and risk management and oversight functions
• Prepare and review, negotiate and complete a wide range of legal documents in a timeframe that reflects the company’s priorities
• Manage complex, highly specialized projects involving internal teams, business units, and external resources
• Develop and administer Ceribell’s contracting strategy including developing a negotiation framework, building and maintaining a contract database, and managing contract lifecycle
• Lead preparation of the company’s S-1 prior to initiating an initial public offering, and subsequently, assist in preparing 10-Ks, 10-Q, 8-Ks, proxy statements, and registration statements in partnership with Ceribell’s finance team
• Collaborate with executive management on defining, refining, and communicating the company’s near- and long-term strategy
• Maintain awareness of legislation and regulatory changes across a number of disciplines which may affect the organization and ensure compliance with state, federal and international requirements
• Develop the company’s risk assessment strategies and ongoing risk management framework
• Tend to and resolve any legal disputes or complaints;  establish legal strategies involving litigation or potential litigation or disputesProvide or oversee legal training to relevant groups internally and to new hires.  
• Lead various projects of strategic importance to the company
• Work with outside counsel to manage the company’s IP portfolio

What You'll Need

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school, college or university is required

Experience

• 10+ years experience after receiving a law degree including experience at a top law firm and experience as in-house counsel at a public company
• Medical Device industry knowledge strongly preferred
• Engagement and leadership of high level strategic projects 

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proven ability to plan and carry out complex and non-routine legal work at a high level with minimal direction
• Demonstrated excellent legal research skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment
• Excellent oral and written communication with the ability to effectively communicate with Board members and C-Suite executives

What We Offer

• $265-300K + Bonus Opportunity + Ceribell Equity 
• 100% Employer Paid Health, Dental and Vision for the Employee
• 50%- 70% Employer Paid Heath, Dental and Vision for dependents (according to plan selection) 
• Ceribell Equity
• A flexible vacation policy and 11 paid holidays 
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement  
• Flex spending account, life insurance, and disability insurance
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Joining a mission minded organization!