Executive Legal Assistant

Department:

101400 Legal

Location:

San Diego

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary

This exciting opportunity will support legal leadership in a mission-driven, fast-paced organization developing therapies that make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. You will contribute directly to high-impact legal and strategic initiatives and gain visibility across the company’s executive and board functions.

The Executive Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to the Chief Legal Officer of a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company. This highly visible role combines executive-level support with corporate paralegal responsibilities, including SEC compliance, corporate governance, and coordination of board and committee operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills, sound judgment, discretion, and a strong understanding of public company legal and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Administrative/Department Support

• Manage complex calendars, schedule internal and external meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries primarily for the CLO.

• Draft, prepare, and proofread executive correspondence, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.

• Manage expense reporting and maintain effective filing systems for confidential and time-sensitive information.

• Serve as a point of contact between the CLO, internal teams, board members, and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with legal team members on department operations, invoice management, contract database maintenance, and compliance monitoring.

• Serve as a liaison with the company’s transfer agent, stock plan administrator, and other third-party corporate service providers.

• Support legal team initiatives to improve efficiency and documentation standards.

• Coordinate legal department meetings and activities.

• Active participant on the Company administrative assistant team to ensure consistent application of processes and to share best practices.

Public Company and Legal Operations Support

• Assist with the coordination of SEC reporting and compliance requirements, including annual, quarterly, and current filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), proxy statements, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5), in collaboration with cross-functional internal team members and external counsel.

• Support the preparation, maintenance, and distribution of board materials and board books via a board portal.

• Play an integral role in board meeting planning and logistical support together with the Executive Assistant to the CEO; provide on-site assistance during meetings as necessary to assist with execution and follow-up.

• Maintain corporate minute books and formal records of board and committee actions in compliance with applicable laws.

• Assist in preparing D&O Questionnaires and coordinating their review and distribution as part of the proxy statement preparation process; coordinate Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

• Coordinate responses to auditor inquiries and the preparation of audit response letters in collaboration with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.

• Facilitate due diligence and financing activities by managing data rooms, compiling corporate records, and supporting document production and tracking.

• Support regulatory and corporate filings, including the preparation and submission of state corporate registrations, annual reports, and licenses.

• Monitor and coo