Corporate Counsel

Descrizione del lavoro:

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.

We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.

argenx is seeking an experienced corporate lawyer who will function as a strategic advisor, providing advice to the company on a range of corporate and governance matters, securities laws, compliance with the EU market abuse regulation, equity plan and ESG matters. This role will report to the Head of Corporate Governance & Deputy Corporate Secretary . The primary focus of this role will be to provide key corporate governance, securities laws and corporate housekeeping support and to execute the long-term ESG strategy . Joining argenx will present a broad range of growth opportunities, including leading strategic projects as we continue to grow as a Company while handling complex cross-jurisdictional challenges. The Corporate Counsel is part of the Corporate legal team and will collaborate closely with other members of the Legal, Compliance & IP Team and other internal stakeholders such as Finance, HR and IR.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Your primary areas of focus are:

* In collaboration with the Head of Corporate Governance and Deputy Corporate Secretary:

* Oversee and manage the Company's and key stakeholders' Dutch, Belgian and U.S. securities law obligations, including compliance with reporting requirements.

* Further developing policies and provide advice on compliance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation

* Advise on employee equity incentive plan

* Provide support in corporate governance related matters, including developing, monitoring and implementing best-in-class and clear legal policies and practices.

* In collaboration with external advisors, coordinate global group structuring, corporate housekeeping, and corporate compliance for local entities

* Assist with preparation of the Company's annual reporting materials, including for the annual report and general meetings

* In collaboration with external advisors, coordinate compliance with CSRD and reporting requirements and support execution of the long-term ESG strategy

* Stay current with legal/regulatory developments and best practices in the relevant areas of law

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SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

* Law degree and license to practice law in the Netherlands (preferred) or Belgium.

* Fluent in Dutch & English

* Expert in Dutch or Belgian & EU laws and regulations applicable to listed companies and their reporting (including DCGC, MAR, Euronext listing regulations)

* Familiarity with US laws & regulations applicable to FPIs and other ongoing listing & reporting requirements is a plus or able to issue spot and coordinate with US local counsel on these topics

* Affinity with or interest in the evolving ESG regulation landscape applicable to dual listed EU/US entities (including for example the CSRD, CSDDD and EU Omnibus Regulation)

* Continued subject matter expertise training (through a post-master's specialization such as (Grotius/VU Law academy or comparable) in a relevant area (such as corporate law, law & finance, public M&A) is desirable

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple, conflicting priorities independently while managing a substantial workload and enjoying building relationships and partnering across the organization to get the job done.

* Strategic and pragmatic mindset, able to look ahead and anticipate issues, spot opportunities for simplification and improvement, able to evaluate legal risks against the wider business context and communicate in a simple way to diverse audiences

* You resonate with the values of argenx, Innovation, Co-Creation, Empowerment, Excellence and Humility, and you are ready to help strengthen the company culture.
At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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