Sr. Counsel – Corporate Securities

Evolus is a performance beauty company with a customer-centric approach focused on delivering breakthrough products.
We are seeking an experienced, collaborative Senior Counsel – Corporate & Securities to join our team.
If you join our team, you will be working on some of the most exciting opportunities and challenges we face, with a team that values growth, recognition, and camaraderie.
In this role, you will be challenged to drive the success of Evolus in an effort to build a brand like no other.
Reporting to the General Counsel, this position is a unique opportunity to play a key role in our legal team.
Key Responsibilities:The core responsibilities of this role will include corporate governance and securities law compliance.
However, if you want to be pigeonholed as a securities counsel for your career, this role may not be for you.
If you love to learn, are curious, and seek new challenges you may have just met your match!
Our legal team works broadly across a range of matters and the successful candidate will have a strong interest in working on new areas of the law while focusing on their core responsibilities which are to:
Act as a subject matter expert on securities laws, corporate governance best practices and regulations applicable to publicly traded companies.Own the management of our international entities and related intercompany agreements.Draft and review a wide range of commercial contracts providing sound guidance to our cross-functional business teams to ensure compliance and reduce risk while collaboratively looking for business solutions.Prepare and review SEC filings, such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and registration statements.Assist with Section 16 reporting, including Forms 3, 4, and 5.Help to run and, over time, optimize our insider trading program.Assist internal audit and other teams with activities to maintain SOX compliance.Assist with preparing materials for board and committee meetings, including calendars, minutes, resolutions, and presentations.Review earnings-related materials, such as shareholder letters, scripts, presentations, and other corporate communications.Provide legal support for executive compensation matters, equity plans, and equity administration, as well as advising on our insider trading policy and trading plans.Offer legal support for capital markets transactions, including financings, credit facilities, stock repurchases, and debt offerings.Offer legal support for mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions.Support the enhancement and maintenance of corporate policies, processes, and training programs with scalable frameworks.Assist on a broad range of cross-functional and legal projects assigned by the General Counsel.Required Skills and Qualifications:Required: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Admission to a state bar, preferably California, or eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel in California.4-10 years of experience in corporate law emphasizing securities, corporate governance, and compliance.Experience in advising public companies on mergers and acquisitions, federal securities laws, corporate activism, Nasdaq rules and corporate governance practices.Familiarity with public company accounting, tax and finance processes, terminology, systems, and issues, including a basic knowledge of financial statements and GAAP accounting.Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities.Excellent business judgment with a capacity to make decisions and provide advice.Willingness to roll up sleeves and collaborate cross-functionally.Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and medical aesthetics.Not Required but Highly Valued: Experience operating effectively in diverse environments and bring a nuanced understanding of cultural differences to international legal matters.Experience using Workiva for drafting and filing securities filings.Experience with Nasdaq Boardvantage as a board portal.Experience working with life science companies, especially those with a large international presence.A Few Other Items Worth Mentioning:Office location – Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)This position reports directly to the General CounselSome travel may be requiredCompensation & Total RewardsThe expected pay range for this position is $205k - $256k.
Your actual base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on a number of considerations including but not limited to role relevant knowledge and skills, experience, education, certifications, and more.
We offer more than just a paycheck, and your base salary is just the start!
Stay happy and healthy with our competitive suite of medical, dental and vision benefits to help you feel your best and be your best.
We also provide those benefits you shouldn't have to worry about, from employer covered life insurance to short-term disability.
Take advantage of the 401k match offered by Evolus and let us invest in your future.
You may also be eligible for new hire equity and long-term incentives in the form of RSUs, stock options, and/or discretionary bonuses.
We offer mental health and wellbeing resources for you to develop skills to find your calm, boost your confidence, and show up as your best self in work and life.
Travel or relax and come back feeling refreshed with our flexible paid time off program for exempt employees and a paid time off accrual plan for non-exempt employees.
Did we mention the holiday soft closure between the Christmas and New Years holidays?
We have that, too.
Additional perks include regularly catered team meals at our Evolus Headquarters, a fully stocked kitchen (Kombucha & Coffee included), and the opportunity to join an organization where our values of Grit, Impact, Fun, and Transparency are displayed daily.
Evolus takes pride in being a company on the forefront of innovation, while being committed to conducting its business with the highest degrees of integrity, professionalism, and social responsibility.
We are also committed to complying with all laws and regulations that apply to our business.
Employee welfare is no different.
Here at Evolus, we don't just work together, we've built a culture of inclusion!
Because of this, you'll find yourself immersed in an environment that not only promotes respect, collaboration and team building, but a diverse community.
And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Join our team and see for yourself!
EOE M/F/D/V.
For more information, please visit our website at www.evolus.com.

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