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Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.
Cytokinetics is seeking an Associate Director, Corporate Legal Affairs to support public company disclosure practices and SEC compliance, proper corporate governance, Board of Directors administration, and corporate financing activities. They will collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, and Corporate Affairs colleagues and provide those functions with contracting support. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge of corporate securities law and experience with financing transactions, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing organization.
This position will report to the Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and will be based in South San Francisco, CA with on-site expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and support SEC filings, including Exchange Act reporting (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, Section 16 and related filings.
- Gather input and collaborate across the enterprise to support accurate and timely public disclosures.
- Review and provide legal guidance on disclosure controls and procedures, earnings releases, investor presentations, and other investor communications.
- Take primary internal responsibility for the organization of capital markets transactions, including equity offerings, debt financing, and other corporate financing activities.
- Support corporate governance activities, including Board and committee meeting preparations, corporate records, charter documents, and corporate policies.
- Support insider trading compliance, executive compensation and equity compensation matters, and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
- Monitor developments in securities laws, SEC regulations, and corporate governance practices, and assist with implementing applicable changes.
- Assist with ESG disclosures and related corporate governance initiatives, as applicable.
- Provide contracting support for the business transactional needs of the Legal, Finance, and Corporate Affairs functions Contribute to the development and improvement of legal systems, processes, policies, and procedures related to securities compliance, corporate governance, board administration, and contracting.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 6+ years of relevant corporate securities law experience, including experience with public company securities reporting and compliance.
- Experience at a law firm and/or in-house at a publicly traded company; life sciences or biotechnology industry experience preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting requirements, and corporate governance practices.
- Experience supporting SEC filings, public company disclosures, and corporate governance activities.
- Familiarity with capital markets transactions, Board and committee processes, and corporate financing activities preferred.
- Excellent legal drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted legal research and advanced contracting tools and systems
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and external legal advisors. Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
#LI-HYBRID
Pay Range:
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $229,500-267,750. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Base salary is just one component of our competitive total compensation package, which includes equity in the form of stock options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.
Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.
Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.
Fraud Warning: How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers
Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process.
Here are some ways to check for authenticity:
We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications
We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified
We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring
If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com
Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com
Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.
Cytokinetics is seeking an Associate Director, Corporate Legal Affairs to support public company disclosure practices and SEC compliance, proper corporate governance, Board of Directors administration, and corporate financing activities. They will collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, and Corporate Affairs colleagues and provide those functions with contracting support. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge of corporate securities law and experience with financing transactions, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing organization.
This position will report to the Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and will be based in South San Francisco, CA with on-site expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and support SEC filings, including Exchange Act reporting (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, Section 16 and related filings.
- Gather input and collaborate across the enterprise to support accurate and timely public disclosures.
- Review and provide legal guidance on disclosure controls and procedures, earnings releases, investor presentations, and other investor communications.
- Take primary internal responsibility for the organization of capital markets transactions, including equity offerings, debt financing, and other corporate financing activities.
- Support corporate governance activities, including Board and committee meeting preparations, corporate records, charter documents, and corporate policies.
- Support insider trading compliance, executive compensation and equity compensation matters, and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
- Monitor developments in securities laws, SEC regulations, and corporate governance practices, and assist with implementing applicable changes.
- Assist with ESG disclosures and related corporate governance initiatives, as applicable.
- Provide contracting support for the business transactional needs of the Legal, Finance, and Corporate Affairs functions Contribute to the development and improvement of legal systems, processes, policies, and procedures related to securities compliance, corporate governance, board administration, and contracting.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 6+ years of relevant corporate securities law experience, including experience with public company securities reporting and compliance.
- Experience at a law firm and/or in-house at a publicly traded company; life sciences or biotechnology industry experience preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting requirements, and corporate governance practices.
- Experience supporting SEC filings, public company disclosures, and corporate governance activities.
- Familiarity with capital markets transactions, Board and committee processes, and corporate financing activities preferred.
- Excellent legal drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted legal research and advanced contracting tools and systems
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and external legal advisors. Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
#LI-HYBRID
Pay Range:
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $229,500-267,750. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Base salary is just one component of our competitive total compensation package, which includes equity in the form of stock options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.
Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.
Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.
Fraud Warning: How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers
Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process.
Here are some ways to check for authenticity:
We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications
We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified
We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring
If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com
Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com
Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon35
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate legal assistant jobs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
- Experience preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
- Familiarity with document management systems such as iManage or NetDocuments
- Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills for managing deadlines, dockets, and filing systems
- Knowledge of corporate governance processes including board minutes and resolutions
Tips for Your Corporate Legal Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume for each practice area
Litigation support, contracts management, and corporate governance each have distinct document types and workflows. Customize your resume to mirror the language in the posting, whether that means emphasizing e-discovery tools, contract databases, or board resolution drafting.
Highlight your legal software proficiency early
Corporate legal teams screen for specific tools, so list iManage, Clio, Relativity, or eCounsel near the top of your skills section. Generic mentions of 'legal software' won't pass applicant tracking systems the way named platforms will.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists corporate legal assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a document sample before interviews
Many hiring managers ask corporate legal assistant candidates to demonstrate formatting, proofreading, or draft-review skills on the spot. Having a redlined contract, board minute, or closing checklist you can reference shows practical readiness, not just claimed experience.
Research the company's legal team structure
An in-house legal department at a Fortune 500 company operates differently from a boutique M&A firm. Know whether you're supporting a general counsel, a litigation team, or transactional attorneys so your interview answers reflect the actual day-to-day of that environment.
Negotiate start date and remote flexibility separately
Corporate legal assistants often receive offers with standard start dates tied to billing cycles or case loads. If you need flexibility, raise that after salary is settled, framing it around your ability to ramp up effectively rather than personal preference.
Corporate Legal Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most corporate legal assistants?
Amazon, HARVEY, and Airwallex are hiring the most corporate legal assistants right now, with openings concentrated in California, Washington, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to track with large in-house legal departments and firms handling high transaction or litigation workloads.
How many corporate legal assistant jobs are remote?
About 79% of corporate legal assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in roles focused on contract review, legal research, and administrative coordination rather than courtroom or notarization-dependent work. On-site requirements are more common at firms handling sensitive documents or regulated industries.
How do you become a corporate legal assistant?
Start with a degree or certificate in paralegal or legal studies, then build experience with legal document formatting and corporate filing procedures. Seek internships or entry-level administrative roles inside a law firm or in-house legal department. Gaining hands-on familiarity with document management systems and corporate governance processes makes you competitive for most openings.
Can you get a corporate legal assistant job with no experience?
Yes, entry-level corporate legal assistant roles exist, particularly at large firms with structured training programs. Candidates without direct legal experience can stand out by emphasizing transferable skills such as document management, attention to detail in administrative roles, or coursework in paralegal studies. A polished writing sample and familiarity with standard legal formats can substitute for years of experience early in your career.
What does the corporate legal assistant interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone or video screen focused on your background and familiarity with legal documents. A hiring manager interview follows, often including scenario-based questions about managing competing deadlines or handling confidential information. Some employers add a practical component, such as proofreading a sample contract or formatting a document, before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to corporate legal assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to corporate legal assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and practice area focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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