Wave Life Sciences is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health. Our RNA medicines platform, PRISM, combines multiple modalities, chemistry innovation and deep insights in human genetics to deliver scientific breakthroughs that treat both rare and prevalent disorders. Our toolkit of RNA-targeting modalities including RNAi silencing and RNA editing provides us with unmatched capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Our diversified pipeline is focused on our obesity, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and PNPLA3 I148M liver disease programs and includes clinical programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Huntington’s disease, as well as several preclinical programs utilizing our versatile RNA medicines platform. Driven by the calling to “Reimagine Possible”, we are leading the charge toward a world in which human potential is no longer hindered by the burden of disease.

Description

Wave is seeking a Legal Associate to join our Legal Team. The Legal Associate will support a broad range of legal and corporate matters, including SEC reporting, corporate governance, accounting and budgeting, and database management, among others. Reporting to the Director, Legal, the Legal Associate will serve as a flexible, solutions-oriented partner to the Legal Team and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the organization. This role is designed to provide broad exposure across corporate legal activities and to evolve with the needs of the business.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree is required; paralegal certification strongly preferred
5+ years of relevant paralegal or corporate legal experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
Demonstrated experience preparing and supporting SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statement, and Section 16 filings (Form 4s and 144s)
Experience working with virtual data rooms and legal operations technology platforms
Familiarity with equity administration, including 10b5-1 sales plans, preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted resource to the Legal, Finance, People & Culture, and Corporate Affairs teams on corporate governance and legal operations matters
Provide cross-functional project management and project implementation for the operational activities of the Legal team and other departments
Drive continuous improvement of legal department processes, templates, systems, and workflows
Support preparation, drafting, and filing of SEC reports and disclosures, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statement, and Section 16 filings (Form 4s and 144s), in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Contribute to the development, implementation, review and maintenance of various databases and platforms; serve as the administrator of the company’s data room and disclosure backup book; supports diligence activities
Manage the invoicing and budgeting process for the Legal Team, including invoice tracking, vendor relationships, and budget monitoring and reporting
Lead ongoing maintenance of domestic and international subsidiaries, and related compliance matters for registrations and state filings, including annual reporting requirements and surveys
Support equity administration activities, including 10b5-1 sales plan communication, training, and submission cycles; management of stock plan documentation and reporting matters
Management of EDGAR Next system, including enrollment and all annual requirements
Conduct multi-disciplinary legal research to include gathering data, performing appropriate analysis and summarizing of results to support decision making
Assist with various matters for the company’s Board of Directors, including ongoing maintenance and upkeep of corporate minute book, preparation of board and committee meeting materials, and annual director and officer questionnaires
Assist with coordination and planning of the annual shareholder meeting
Perform special projects and related responsibilities, as needed