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General Counsel

Arc Institute
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Operations
Salary
$330,000 to $450,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • JD and Active membership in the State Bar of California, or eligibility to practice immediately as Registered In-House Counsel in California
  • Experienced leader and member of an executive team
  • Experienced people manager with track record of mentorship and skill development
  • 15+ years of relevant legal experience including significant experience in corporate, transactional, technology transfer, engineering, life sciences, or related legal work
  • Demonstrated ability to advise senior stakeholders on complex legal and strategic matters
  • Experience leading or materially supporting high-stakes negotiations and transactions
Nice to have
  • Experience structuring novel or complex legal arrangements in innovation-driven environments
  • Experience managing a team of IP professionals or supervising external IP counsel
  • Experience in biotech, life sciences, technology, or similarly fast-moving sectors
What the job really is

The General Counsel at Arc Institute will serve as a strategic legal advisor, guiding leadership on governance, compliance, and risk matters while overseeing legal agreements and partnerships. This role involves leading legal strategy for complex collaborations, managing a small legal team, and ensuring that legal processes support the Institute's mission and initiatives.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $330,000 to $450,000
  • Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and institute performance
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the size of the legal team or the nature of existing IP & Licensing function
  • The role may involve navigating ambiguous environments which could be challenging for some candidates
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