Corporate Counsel - Codexis, Inc.

Department
11 - Legal

Employment Type
Full Time

Location
Redwood City, CA

Workplace type
Onsite

Description

Codexis, a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, CA, is looking to hire a Corporate Counsel.
 Codexis is a leading enzyme engineering company leveraging its proprietary CodeEvolver® technology platform to discover, develop and enhance novel, high-performance enzymes and other classes of proteins. Codexis enzymes solve for real-world challenges associated with small molecule pharmaceuticals manufacturing and nucleic acid synthesis. The Company is currently developing its proprietary ECO Synthesis™ platform to enable the scaled manufacture of RNAi therapeutics through an enzymatic route. Codexis enzymes can drive improvements, such as higher yields, reduced energy usage and waste generation, improve efficiency in manufacturing and greater sensitivity in genomic and diagnostic applications.  

To meet the goals we’ve set for ourselves, we look for individuals who are driven, eager to grow and ready to embrace meaningful challenges. We empower employees to be authentic, ambitious, agile and have the courage to take action where they can make a positive impact. 

Come join us on this journey to transform the enzyme engineering landscape for the betterment of human health.


About the Opportunity: The Corporate Counsel is responsible for negotiating complex agreements. Assist the VP, Corporate Law & Privacy Officer on legal support of the company in other areas such as Corporate Development deals, employment law and environmental/ESG. This role will be based in Redwood City, CA.

 If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!

•  Advanced negotiating skills on complex agreements.
•  Collaborate closely with IP Team on licensing deals.
•  Flexibility- roll up sleeves, do what is needed on a small team.
•  Time management.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Lead contract negotiator on complex agreements, including deals involving IP licensing.
• Responsible for creating and refining company's approach, from a legal perspective, to partnering with customers and collaborators on our core technology.
• Support the company in other substantive areas of law, including employment, privacy, ESG/environment, and other areas of compliance.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• JD, member of California Bar.
• 5+ years' experience negotiating complex agreements involving IP licensing. 
• Direct experience in drug innovator / manufacturing industry.

Additional experience that would be valuable for this role includes:

• Prior in house counsel experience

CODEXIS PAY TRANSPARENCY: The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Redwood City is $152,500 to $185,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Codexis is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states​.
What can Codexis offer you?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• 401k with Company Match up to 4% 
• Company Equity 
• Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time 
• Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
• Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Subsidized onsite lunch program
• Onsite Gym Facilities
• Paid Parental Leave
• And More!

About Codexis Inc

Why join Codexis?

At Codexis we offer a very competitive compensation package and beyond excellent benefits! We foster career growth, continued education and upskilling through our mentorship program and learning and development opportunities. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate about our mission and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Diversity is valued and mutual trust is of paramount importance to the ethos at Codexis. The people, the culture and working with others with a common goal is what makes Codexis a great place to work.

For more information, visit www.codexis.com.

NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIES

Codexis is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.