Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Transactions ...

OverviewCollegium Pharmaceutical is building a leading, diversified biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people living with serious medical conditions. We have a leading portfolio of responsible pain management and neuropsychiatry medications.Hybrid: Required to be onsite in Stoughton, MA on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.ResponsibilitiesLead the legal aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, asset purchases, joint ventures, and strategic collaborations, in collaboration with the General Counsel, and manage outside counsel on respective mattersRegularly engage in due diligence, drafting and negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements, and post-closing integration mattersPartner closely and advise cross-functional teams (Business Development, Finance, HR, Regulatory, etc.) to align legal strategy with business objectivesDraft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts in partnership with key stakeholders and external parties (including outside counsel) as necessaryProvide legal support for SEC and Nasdaq compliance, including annual and quarterly filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements)Provide legal support relating to insider trading compliance, Section 16 filings, 10b5-1 plans and equity compensation mattersProvide legal support relating to the company’s credit facilityPrepare and assist with preparation of communications and updates for Executive Committee and Board of Directors regarding status of legal matters as neededAdvise on dispute resolution relating to the company’s significant business and contractual relationships as neededAdvise on governance best practices, including monitoring corporate governance trends and regulatory requirementsAssist with corporate secretarial matters, entity governance and subsidiary managementAdvise on legal risks and opportunities related to corporate structure and operationsDevelop and improve internal processes, policies, and templates to support business efficiency and legal complianceQualificationsBachelors and JD degree required10+ years of legal experience, with at least 3 years at a top law firm; in-house experience at a public life sciences or pharmaceutical company strongly preferredSignificant experience managing M&A and other strategic transactionsFamiliarity with public company governance and securities laws (’34 Act)Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound legal and business judgment in a fast-paced environmentExperience with acquisition-driven growth models or smaller-cap public companiesComfortable handling both high-level strategic matters and hands-on executionFlexible, solutions-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively across a wide range of issuesPay Range$280,000 - $297,000 USDCollegium is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Collegium, in all of its relations with its employees and applicants for employment, to base all employment-related decisions upon valid job-related factors, without regard to age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to hiring, training, promotion, compensation, disciplinary measures, access to facilities and programs, and all other personnel actions and conditions of employment. By this policy, Collegium seeks to ensure that all employees have the opportunity to make their maximum contribution to Collegium and to their own career goals. This policy provides for an equal employment opportunity program that will simultaneously serve the requirements of society, the law, sound business practices and individual dignity.If you have questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace, you are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of the Head of Human Resources. We will not allow any form of retaliation against employees who raise issues of equal employment opportunity.Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will not affect hiring decisions. As set forth in Collegium Pharmaceutical’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.Public information and disability-related voluntary disclosures are included in a separate section of the application materials. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17