Bicara Therapeutics · 14 hours ago
Director, Corporate Counsel
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $280K/yr
4+ years expBicara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing transformative therapies to patients with solid tumors. They are seeking an experienced Director, Corporate Counsel to provide legal advice on compliance with US securities laws and corporate governance matters, while managing various legal responsibilities across the organization.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyLife ScienceOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Providing advice on the company’s compliance with applicable securities laws and NASDAQ rules and regulations
Preparing and reviewing all SEC filings, including periodic and current reports, proxy statements and Section 16 reports in collaboration with internal and external accounting and legal teams
Preparing and coordinating Board of Directors and committee materials and processes
Providing legal advice on disclosure matters, including investor presentations, press releases, and other corporate internal and external communications
Working on corporate governance matters, including assisting in the preparation of certain corporate policies and providing training to employees on those policies
Coordinating stock equity programs in conjunction with the Finance and People Teams
Preparing, reviewing and negotiating a diverse range of agreements common to the biotechnology industry
Working closely with departments to provide legal advice as needed
Providing advice in a wide array of practice areas and special projects as needed
Keeping current on industry-related laws and regulations and creating or modifying policies and procedures based on such developments
Managing and directing outside counsel when outside expertise is needed
Work collaboratively with company management, colleagues and various business units to support corporate activities
Providing risk management and mitigation counseling
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials
4+ years of leading law firm and/or in-house biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry experience
Strong knowledge of US securities law
Experience in corporate governance matters
Membership in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar or other U.S. state bar associations
Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and work independently under tight deadlines
Proven track record of delivering, independently and consistently, complex projects under challenging circumstances
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team and in a dynamic environment and has a customer service and solution-oriented approach
Ability to form strong working relationships with other employees and partners, while maintaining a firm adherence to proper legal standards
Self-motivated, enthusiastic and intellectually curious
Flexible and a demonstrated ability to adapt
Preferred
Understanding of, and experience with, the life sciences industry and the applicable regulatory framework
Company
Bicara Therapeutics
Bicara Therapeutics develops dual-action cancer therapies, combining targeted treatments with tumor modulators for enhanced impact. It is a sub-organization of Biocon.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$313MKey Investors
Biocon
2024-09-13IPO
2023-12-12Series C· $165M
2023-03-06Series B· $108M
Leadership Team
Claire Mazumdar
Chief Executive Officer
David Raben
CMO, Bicara Therapeutics
Recent News
2026-01-13
2026-01-12
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