Senior/Executive Director, Corporate Counsel - Seaport Therapeutics

Seaport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage therapeutics company advancing the development of novel neuropsychiatric medicines in areas of high unmet patient needs. The Company has a proven strategy of advancing clinically validated mechanisms previously held back by limitations that are overcome with its proprietary Glyph^TM technology platform. All the therapeutic candidates in its pipeline of first and best-in-class medicines are based on the Glyph platform, which is uniquely designed to enable oral bioavailability, bypass first-pass metabolism and reduce hepatotoxicity and other side effects. Seaport is led by an experienced team that invented and advanced important neuropsychiatric medicines and are guided by an extensive network of renowned scientists, clinician  s and key opinion leaders. For more information, please visit www.seaporttx.com.

Seaport Therapeutics is seeking a talented and experienced Senior/Executive Director, Corporate Counsel to provide legal support across securities law compliance, corporate governance, and transactional matters. This role reports to the General Counsel and works closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Investor Relations, and Communications, and R&D, as well as supporting Board-related activities, in a collaborative, science-driven organization. This is an opportunity to take on a broad, impactful role at a growing public therapeutics company, with exposure to executive leadership and Board-level processes and involvement in financings, strategic transactions, and governance initiatives. This role will be the lead securities counsel role supporting all core SEC reporting and public company disclosure activities. This role will have direct exposure to executive leadership and Board processes, including preparation of Board and committee materials. This role will have broad scope across governance, compliance, and disclosure, with the opportunity to help shape evolving public company practices.

This position requires a presence in the Seaport area of Boston, with a strong preference for being onsite 4 days per week. The role will report to the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and provide counsel in support of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5), and related public company disclosures
• Lead corporate disclosure processes and controls, working with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness
• Assist in the preparation and review of earnings materials, press releases, and other external communications to ensure compliance with public company disclosure requirements
• Assist with coordination of Board of Directors and committee materials and related governance processes
• Lead the Company’s public company compliance efforts related to securities law, disclosure practices, and corporate governance, in partnership with the General Counsel
• Maintain and administer insider trading compliance programs, including Rule 10b5-1 plans and trading window processes
• Lead the development and maintenance of corporate governance documents, policies, and procedures
• Provide legal support for equity compensation programs and related documentation
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (including Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, and R&D) to provide practical guidance on regulatory requirements and help operationalize disclosure and governance practices
• Contribute to governance, compliance, and ESG-related initiatives, including evolving disclosure and policy development
• Support corporate transactions, including financings, strategic collaborations, and M&A activity, as needed
• Assist with due diligence processes and management of data rooms
• Manage and coordinate external legal counsel where appropriate

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S.  law school
• 10-15 years of relevant experience, including SEC reporting and public company matters at a large law firm and/or as in-house
• Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies preferred
• Familiarity with clinical-stage or emerging growth companies is advantageous
• Experience supporting senior leadership and Board-related processes is a plus
• Candidates with a blend of law firm and in-house experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC and Nasdaq reporting requirements, and corporate governance practices, particularly in the life sciences sector
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions
• Sound judgment and attention to detail in handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to operate both independently and as part of a team
• Strong sense of ownership and the ability to operate effectively in a lean, high-performing environment
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information with discretion

At Seaport, we believe transparency and fairness are key to building a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration. We care deeply about the happiness of our team and strive to ensure our total rewards (monetary and non-monetary) program reflects the value each person brings. The expected salary range for this role at the Senior Director level is $270,000 - $300,000. The expected salary range for this role at the Executive Director level is $295,000-$330,000 with the final offer based on experience, market data, and internal equity.

We encourage open conversations with our talent acquisition team about compensation early in the process to ensure alignment from the start.