Company Description

Every Exelixis employee is united in an ambitious cause: to launch innovative medicines that give patients and their families hope for the future. In this pursuit, we know our employees are our most valuable asset. After operating in the challenging biotech sector for 25 years, we have a proven track record of resiliency in the face of adversity. The success of our lead product has provided a solid commercial foundation allowing us to reinvigorate our research efforts, and grow our team in areas such as Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Commercial.

As we expand our global partnerships and further reinvest in R&D to help us discover the next breakthrough for difficult-to-treat cancers, we're seeking to add talented, dedicated employees to power our mission.

Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too.

Job Description

Exelixis is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join the Legal Department's corporate team, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Legal Affairs & Secretary. You will be an integral member of the Legal Department and will have the opportunity to operate independently in a dynamic environment to support the growing corporate governance needs of Exelixis.You will work collaboratively with various teams across the organization, including Finance/Accounting, Investor Relations/Public Affairs, Human Resources and others, as well as with external counsel.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide legal advice with respect to securities matters, including equity plan administration, 10b5-1 Plan support and executive compensation.
• Provide corporate governance advice and support, including preparation of Board and Committee meeting materials and drafting of policies and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of the company's proxy statement and coordinate matters related to the company's annual meeting of stockholders.
• Spearhead the company's stockholder engagement program.
• Develop, implement and maintain investor/proxy advisory policy management system.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Investor Relations/Public Affairs, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Facilities, Discovery, Development and Pharmaceutical Operations & Supply Chain on various projects, including the development of Environmental, Social and Governance disclosures.
• Work closely with Stock Administration in support of Section 16 reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SEC and Nasdaq rules and requirements, and as needed, support the preparation of periodic SEC reporting on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8 K.
• Provide support for corporate development activities.
• Support Investor Relations/Public Affairs teams, including review of press releases, investor presentations and other materials, as needed.
• Coordinate with and efficiently manage external counsel.
• Help to develop, implement, and continually improve company and team processes and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Education:
• BS/BA degree in related discipline.
• JD from a top law school and must be admitted to practice, preferably in California.

Experience:
• Minimum of five years of experience as an attorney in a major law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Possesses executive presence and ability to interact comfortably with executives and senior management, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, and must have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to implement organizational or team objectives.
• Ability to develop creative technical and/or business solutions for complex problems and implement organizational or team objectives.
• Must be efficient, detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with the ability to re-prioritize on short time frames.
• Acts responsibly and conscientiously.
• Works under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
• Works independently and in a team environment.
• Dedicated to quality, reliability, and highest professional standards in all work tasks.
• Must be a self-starter and quick learner.
• Must have good judgment.
• Requires strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Comparison programs, etc.) and Internet).

JOB COMPLEXITY:
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results.
• Uses professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways.
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

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DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.