(Senior) Director, Associate General Counsel

The Opportunity

insitro is changing the way that drugs are discovered and developed for patients by addressing bottlenecks throughout the drug discovery and development value chain via predictive models derived from a combination of external human cohort data and high-quality molecular data generated in-house. To enable and implement this vision, we're building a unique, high-efficiency research and pre-clinical engine that incorporates a range of modern technologies - both experimental and computational - and deploys them robustly and at scale to generate a pipeline of differentiated therapeutics.

This strategy requires a seamless, robust, and effective operation enabled by deep collaboration between cell and molecular biologists, drug hunters, software and data engineers, machine learners and G&A functions. We are all deeply committed to our mission of bringing better drugs faster to the patients who can benefit most, through machine learning and data at scale.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated corporate attorney with a demonstrated track record of leading transactions and operational activities across multiple subject matter areas to join our team as Assistant General Counsel. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will interact with colleagues across all departments and levels at insitro, including the management team, and you will become a crucial part of scaling up a high performance legal team. The role requires exemplary leadership, collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills and a curious mind and desire to learn. The role also requires a business-oriented and outcome-driven approach. The role will be based in South San Francisco, with a hybrid approach of three days per week in the office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned attorney who is passionate about using their skills at the intersection of legal matters and company building to advance therapeutic discovery and help make a difference to patients.

Responsibilities

In the near term you can expect to lead or participate in the following activities:

• Provide legal support for business development transactions with significant compliance and intellectual property components including collaborations, research & development agreements, license agreements, data use agreements, and M&A agreements.
• Provide legal support for capital raising transactions.
• Support the Chief Legal Officer in designing, developing, implementing, and operationalizing company-wide compliance programs in areas including information management, cyber security, quality, privacy, healthcare compliance, labor & employment laws, and corporate governance.
• Support the clinical development team in preparing for insitro's initial clinical studies.
• Provide practical and results-oriented legal advice on (i) matters related to compliance and risk assessment, and (ii) data science issues including the use of generative AI platforms and applications, the uses of open source software, and various agreements related to research tools and data use rights.
• Manage junior colleagues in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various commercial contracts with third parties including vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
• Participate in the development of an external communications strategy and the process for reviewing external communications.
• Stay informed about legal and regulatory developments relevant to insitro's unique ML-driven drug development approach.
• Lead the Legal team's efforts to develop and implement scalable, fit-for-purpose and user-friendly legal processes, tools, and templates.

In the future your responsibilities may expand to include:

• Support the Chief Legal Officer with matters related to the Board of Directors and Committees.
• Assist the Chief Legal Officer and Finance colleagues with equity administration matters.
• Work with internal Legal and Finance colleagues and outside counsel to support SEC filings in collaboration with various internal and external non-legal parties, including senior management, Board members, and the independent auditors.
• Review external communications including press releases, investor presentations, and other public announcements.

About You

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school, preferably top-tier.
• Licensed and a member in good standing with one State bar, preferably California.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience, preferably split between a top-tier law firm and a small in-house legal department.
• Extensive experience in the life sciences industry and familiarity with intellectual property, regulatory, and compliance matters relevant to