Senior Corporate Counsel, Corporate & Securities

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** SUMMARY/

JOB PURPOSE:

** Exelixis is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Corporate & Securities to join the Legal Department’s corporate team, reporting to the
** Vice President II, Corporate Legal Affairs & Operations, Board Secretary**. You will be an integral member of the Legal Department and will be responsible for managing a small team in a dynamic environment to support the corporate governance and securities law needs of Exelixis. You and your team 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.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Ensure compliance with SEC and Nasdaq rules and requirements, including preparation of SEC reports (Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8‑K) and other public disclosures
* Prepare the company’s proxy statement and coordinate matters related to the company’s annual meeting of shareholders
* Provide corporate governance advice and support, including preparation and distribution of board and committee meeting materials
* Support Investor Relations/Public Affairs teams, including review of press releases, investor presentations and other materials
* Manage corporate structure, including formation and maintenance of subsidiaries and foreign state qualifications
* Support corporate development transactions, including debt and equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions
* Provide legal advice with respect to securities matters, including equity plan administration and executive compensation
* Draft clear and concise agreements, policies and procedures, as necessary
* 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 company’s Corporate Values and Sustainability Report
* Implement organizational or team objectives and interpret company policies
* Assist with the successful completion of major programs and projects, as applicable
* Coordinate with and efficiently manage external counsel
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* SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Supervises staff, including hiring, scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, and recommends salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations.
** EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE &

SKILLS:

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* Education:

* BS/BA degree.
* JD degree required and must be admitted to practice, preferably in California.

Experience:

* Practice at a major law firm; followed by in-house public company experience.
* Six to eight years of experience as a corporate attorney in a law firm or in-house legal department of a public company preferred.
** Knowledge/

Skills:

*** Possesses executive presence and ability to interact comfortably with executives and senior management
* Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
* Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
* Requires strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Comparison programs, etc.) and Internet).
* 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.
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* WORKING CONDITIONS:

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* · Environment: primarily working indoors in an office environment#LI-HG1
* If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*### ### Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several

U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay…