Head Of Corporate Governance Legal

Takeda UK

Boston, MA, USA
Base: $282,500.00 - $443,850.00; bonus/equity: not...
Corporate entity management
Global corporate governance frameworks
Legal business partner to finance, esg, investor relations
This position oversees the legal support provided to the Board of Directors, manages board and committee meetings, statutory records, risk, and relationships with external counsel

Job Summary

  • This position oversees the legal support provided to the Board of Directors, manages board and committee meetings, statutory records, risk, and relationships with external counsel.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Global General Counsel and executive leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance and integrating legal expertise with business strategy.
  • Champion continual improvement in ways of working, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

Matching Summary

This position oversees the legal support provided to the Board of Directors, manages board and committee meetings, statutory records, risk, and relationships with external counsel.

Salary

Base: $282,500.00 - $443,850.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan and company match, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Corporate entity management
  • Global corporate governance frameworks
  • Legal Business Partner to finance, ESG, investor relations
  • Board of Directors support
  • Statutory records management
  • Risk management
  • External counsel relationships

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership in legal innovation
  • Cross-functional initiatives
  • Agility and technological advancement
  • Enterprise mindset
  • Critical thinking for business impact

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active legal license
  • 12+ years of experience in corporate governance
  • Pharmaceutical or biotech industry focus
  • Highly regarded law firm training
  • In-house legal experience in pharma/biotech
  • Personnel management experience
  • Business-level fluency in English

Work Rights

Not specified

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