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Location: Lexington, MA Education level: MasterJob category: Legal Affairs Target start date: 9/18/2023Work Location: Hybrid Shift: 1st Place in the Organization uniQure is dedicated to bring innovative therapies or unmet medical needs to patients. In doing so each function in uniQure is directly or indirectly responsible for the lives of patients. This responsibility should be part of our day-to-day working life by (i) living up to high quality standards and (ii) by recognizing the sense of urgency in areas of high medical need. Key Result Areas (major Duties, Accountabilities And Responsibilities) We are seeking an experienced, versatile Corporate Counsel to manage a wide range of legal responsibilities, including the management of a global legal team supporting routine contracting and senior attorneys focused on supporting the company’s development efforts. The role will manage the company’s corporate contracting practices, and support additional business activities, such as business development, compliance and other legal matters.The role will report to the company’s chief legal officer and will work cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources as required on legal issues, to support and advance the pipeline, improve contracting practices, ensure compliance with corporate and healthcare regulatory and legal requirements, proactively identify legal risks, and coordinate with and support key stakeholders to ensure progress towards company goals. This involves close collaboration with the internal business teams to ensure an understanding of their needs, and foster partnerships, provide continuous improvement across the company, and contribute positively to the company’s culture.This role is best suited for a seasoned, versatile and strategic lawyer with at least 15 years of legal experience. In-house, industry and management experience are required. Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders within the company, including business development, research, regulatory, development, human resources, IT and finance to understand and support their legal needs in a proactive manner.

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Collaborate with business development to execute on corporate objectives by advising on the structure of, and negotiating complex business arrangements.

Collaborate with alliance management and finance to facilitate the company’s execution of completed agreements.

Ensure compliance with applicable securities regulations by overseeing the preparation and review of SEC filings, including the company’s proxy statement, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, earnings materials and other investor presentations.

Oversee the conduct of annual and any special meetings of stockholders.

Advise on public disclosure obligations and collaborate with investor relations/corporate communications and senior management on preparation and review of press releases, social media posts and other external communications.

Oversee legal efforts in relation to ESG.

Partner with finance team on corporate finance initiatives.

Advise on insider trading and Section 16 issues for directors and executive officers and employees.

Keep up to date on new laws, regulations and industry trends affecting public life science companies.

Qualifications & Skills Experience managing with the demonstrated ability to grow and develop strong, business-oriented legal teams.

Sound SEC compliance experience including the preparation and filing of SEC documents and preparation of company proxy statements. Strong understanding of corporate governance.

Experience managing financial transactions, and ESG legal matters.

Strong technical/analytical skills, combined with a practical, business-oriented and strategic approach to identifying and solving business and legal problems and to provide balanced, solution oriented guidance.

Extensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, guidance, and industry codes.

Unquestionable ethics, integrity, and judgment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

A commitment to be a collegial team player with a healthy sense of humor. Juris Doctor degree with excellent academic credentials.

Applicant must be a member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar or another Bar in the U.S.

At least 15+ years of experience ideally gained at a well-regarded law firm followed by in-house role(s) at a global, publicly traded growth-oriented company of similar.

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