Manager, Contracts and Governance

Position SummaryPosition for a legal professional (attorney, paralegal, or other) with a strong generalist background to support the Legal team, including Chief Legal Officer and other attorneys and staff with cross-department contract management as well as corporate governance matters, including board and committee activities. Public company experience required, and biotech industry expertise strongly preferred.Incumbent will oversee the company contracting process and maintain the contracts database, as well as act as point of contact for company contracting with internal client groups. Commensurate with experience, the role may include the preparation and negotiation of routine contracts (CDAs and MSAs etc.) within guidelines and with senior attorney consultation. The incumbent will also provide support for all Corporate Secretary activities, such as minutes, resolutions, and annual meeting preparation. This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer.ResponsibilitiesManage contract request process and work closely with finance/purchasing to harmonize contract completion, ensure budget review and purchase order alignment, maintain company contracts database, and manage contract expirations. Support Legal team and wider business in corporate transactional matters as needed (financings, collaborations, etc.) including due diligence activities, data room coordination, document retrieval/redaction, and closing activities. Assist Chief Legal Officer in Corporate Secretarial responsibilities including activities necessary to maintain company and subsidiary (UK and Irish), record books (board, committee, stockholder meeting minutes, resolutions, etc.), and related filings necessary to maintain corporate entities in good standing, as well as corporate compliance matters such as corporate policies and related training. Respond in a professional, effective and timely manner to requests for legal services from internal clients. Assist internal clients in understanding contracting processes and requirements, and in preparing contract requests. Assist Chief Legal Officer in tracking, forecasting and maintenance of legal expenses and budget. Provide administrative support to Chief Legal Officer, including obtaining notary/apostille as required for legal documents, preparing routine correspondence, and coordinating preparation of responses to requests for document production. Support certain healthcare compliance activities, such as compliance program development and maintenance, U.S. Sunshine Law reporting, international transparency reporting, and privacy matters, including GDPR compliance. May provide support for IP matters, such as organizing quarterly meetings; managing documentation for signing/notarization; support with trademark and domain portfolio, and maintaining IP files. Minimum QualificationsBS/BA degree, a combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered. At least 7 years’ post baccalaureate work experience including at least 5 years as a contract professional or paralegal, including public company reporting experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Strong organization and prioritization skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks independently and with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills, commitment to client service, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across the Company as well as with outside vendors and consultants. Due to nature of work, must have excellent judgement and discretion with confidential information. Advanced proficiency of all Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to responsibly use AI resources including large language models (e.g., Chat GPT, Claude) as well as AI capabilities embedded in specific software (e.g., MS Copilot). Preferred QualificationsBiotech experienceJD from an accredited law school or paralegal certificationLocation Fully RemoteSalary range: $125,000 to $150,000 per yearThe final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the years of relevant industry experience, education, and skills/abilities.The content of this position description provides a summary of the general nature of the job and may include other duties as assumed or assigned. The Company reserves the right to change this description at any time and require the employee to perform other tasks as required due to business needs.Cidara Therapeutics is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer and an E-Verify Company