Head of Legal / Senior Legal Counsel

Prenetics, a leading genomics-driven health sciences company, is revolutionizing prevention, early detection, and treatment. Our prevention arm, CircleDNA, uses whole exome sequencing to offer the world's most comprehensive consumer DNA test. Insighta, our $200 million joint venture with renowned scientist Prof. Dennis Lo, underscores our unwavering commitment to saving lives through pioneering multi-cancer early detection technologies. Insighta plans to introduce Presight for lung and liver cancers in 2025, and to expand with Presight One for 10+ cancers in 2027. Lastly, ACT Genomics, our treatment unit, is the first Asia-based company to achieve FDA clearance for comprehensive genomic profiling of solid tumors via ACTOnco. Each of Prenetics' units synergistically enhances our global impact on health, truly embodying our commitment to 'enhancing life through science.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to oversee all legal matters and ensure compliance with the legal updates and obligations of a listed company. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in dealing with the legal requirements of a publicly traded company, preferably on NASDAQ, and possess a deep understanding of corporate law, securities regulation, and corporate governance. Less experienced candidates would be considered for the Senior Legal Counsel role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate, securities, and regulatory matters related to the company’s status as a NASDAQ-listed entity.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable securities laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC filings, and NASDAQ listing rules.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of periodic reports, proxy statements, and other SEC filings.
• Advise on corporate governance best practices and assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures.
• Monitor and analyze changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company and ensure timely and effective communication of relevant updates to the executive team and board of directors.
• Provide legal support for corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, and other strategic initiatives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel on various legal matters.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on legal and regulatory compliance.
• Support the board of directors and executive team with legal and strategic advice on corporate matters.
• Oversee company secretarial matters.
• Manage the employee share incentive plan, including overseeing the ESOP platform, grant letters, and arranging for issuances
• Manage the IP portfolio, including trademarks and patents
• Engage with relevant product/business units to support the legal aspects of product/service launches.

Requirements

• LLB, or Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in a common law jurisdiction, such as Hong Kong or England, Malaysia. A big plus for candidates with US Bar.
• A minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years of experience in a publicly traded company, preferably on NASDAQ or NYSE.
• In-depth knowledge of securities laws, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience in preparing and submitting exchange filings and reports, especially SEC filings and reports.
• Strong understanding of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, and other strategic initiatives.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
• Experience with handling regional legal matters

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the health sciences or biotechnology industry.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Our DNA is P-R-E-N-E-T-I-C-S. See what each word of our company name means:

Get to know us; Get to know our DNA!

Passion

• You are passionate about our mission and your job, and inspire others with your drive for excellence.

Resilience

• You are tenacious and calm despite challenges, changes, and stress. Sleeves rolled up, you attack every challenge head-on.

Empowerment

• You help colleagues across Prenetics succeed. You foster a strong team spirit while encouraging others to take initiatives and risks.

Integrity

• You are trustworthy, honest and accountable to your actions and commitments.

Epic

• You dare to take risks, deliver results and make things happen. You possess a growth mind-set and strive to continuously improve.

Transparency

• You speak up and share information even if it is controversial or difficult.
• You share wins and failures openly.

Ingenuity

• You make wise decisions despite ambiguity.
• You think outside the box, challenge the status quo and come up with creative solutions.

Communication

• You practice empathy, articulate your thoughts and ideas effectively and respectfully.

Selfless

• You seek what is best for Prenetics, not yourself or your team. You put the needs of the team before your own.