23andMe is seeking an exceptional Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in Sunnyvale, CA. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will support and advise on a broad range of corporate, governance, securities law, commercial, strategic transactions, and other matters. This role will work collaboratively with our Legal, Finance, Corporate Development, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and other teams across the company.
Who We Are Since 2006, 23andMe's mission has been to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. We are a group of passionate individuals pushing the boundaries of what's possible to help turn genetic insight into better health and personal understanding.
What You'll Do General corporate and transactional work supporting the business initiatives of the companySupport compliance with obligations under federal securities laws, NASDAQ rules and regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and other corporate governance rules and regulationsSupport corporate development activities, including strategic collaboration and mergers and acquisitionsAdvise on equity matters, including equity plan and compensation issuesSupport board of directors corporate governance, planning, and activitiesMaintain subsidiaries, corporate books, and recordsSupport maintaining and strengthening the company's disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reportingPartner across the legal team, and company, on special projects. Continuously improve processes and best practices; create and maintain templates, playbooks, policiesProvide practical, business-oriented legal advice to stakeholders across the companyEffectively manage outside counsel as neededWhat You'll Bring JD with excellent academic credentials and a member of a U.S. state bar, preferably the State Bar of CaliforniaMinimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a national law firm or in-houseStrong corporate generalist skillset with expertise in securities law, governance, equity compensation, and M&AExperience in biotechnology or healthcare preferredExceptional attention to detailSelf-starter with the ability to get things done autonomously or collaborativelyExcellent organizational and planning skills, able to thrive in handling multiple projects simultaneouslyEffectively develops and delivers presentations and can influence othersDemonstrated analytical skills as well as the ability to take disparate information and make strategic recommendations quicklyExcellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building and collaboration within a diverse, cross-functional team; willingly assists colleagues to maintain balanced workloadsExcellent verbal and written communicator; delivers concise and clear adviceComfortable with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environmentAbility to work 3 days onsite (Tuesday-Thursday) in our Sunnyvale, CA officeAbout Us Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, 23andMe is a genetics-led consumer healthcare and biopharmaceutical company empowering a healthier future. Founded in 2006, the company's mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world's largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. The platform also powers the 23andMe Therapeutics group, currently pursuing drug discovery programs rooted in human genetics. More information is available at www.23andMe.com.
At 23andMe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at ******** . 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Please note: 23andMe does not accept agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.
Pay Transparency
23andMe takes a market-based approach to pay, and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for a candidate based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
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