Associate General Counsel Greater San Francisco, CA Area

The Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be a key player in the legal function, providing hands-on, business-minded support for commercial, compliance, promotional review, employment, and corporate matters. This role is pivotal in helping the company meet its obligations as a public entity, including SEC reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial and contracting, with the ability to oversee the contracts function and advise on complex agreements. Experience in legal operations, including managing outside counsel and building scalable legal processes, is essential. The role also involves advising on employment matters, supporting corporate governance, and being a strategic partner in the company's mission to advance the development of innovative therapies. Applicants for the Associate General Counsel position at the company should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, with a minimum of 7 years' legal experience, preferably in a public biotech or life sciences setting. The role requires a candidate with a strong transactional background, working knowledge of SEC reporting, and experience in employment law. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, low-ego team player with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Sound, risk-calibrated judgment, and the ability to provide clear, practical advice in a fast-paced environment are crucial. The company values a culture of empowerment, diversity, and inclusion, and the candidate should be comfortable with adopting technology and AI tools to enhance the legal function.

Hiring Company

Nkarta, Inc.