Privacy & Transactions Director

During the first year, your responsibilities and goals will include:

• Strategizing with business partners on how best to handle legal issues, identify risks, and together with decision makers, develop pragmatic solutions in the areas of privacy (including GDPR) and healthcare compliance
• Contracting across multiple functions, including drafting and negotiating agreements to advance critical Alector programs
• Developing efficient processes/procedures to implement business solutions that manage legal risks and enable business success
• Collaborating with other members of the Legal Team to develop policies and trainings that increase efficiency and consistency on a company-wide basis
• Assisting on other projects as needed as a member of our highly collaborative legal team 

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Desire to have a positive impact on unmet medical needs in neurodegenerative diseases at a dynamic company dedicated to developing treatments for these diseases.
• Demonstrated ability to (i) identify, understand and digest complex business and legal matters typical of a clinical-stage biotech company, (ii) propose solutions that balance business objectives and risk mitigation, and (iii) communicate legal analyses and potential solutions clearly and concisely to enable efficient and effective decision-making.
• Demonstrated expertise with GDPR, CPRA and other privacy-related matters
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating a broad range of agreements in support of diverse biotech company functions
• Experience working on compliance audits/risk management plans is a plus
• A positive “can-do” attitude and goal-oriented approach. Effective collaborations are a must!
• JD degree from an accredited law school with membership in good standing with a state bar, with the ability to practice law in-house in California
• 5 or more years of experience as a corporate attorney in a pharmaceutical/biotech legal department and/or a law firm supporting pharmaceutical/biotech clients
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to positively influence decision-making at all levels
• Ability to work independently/proactively and as part of a team
• Excellent business judgment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to manage outside counsel