Director, Corporate Counsel

About Rapalogix Health
Rapalogix Health is a biotechnology company pioneering the next evolution in skin health. We translate foundational insights in longevity science into transformative dermatological solutions. While most skincare products target the visible signs of aging, Rapalogix targets the biology that drives aging itself. Our approach is built around selective inhibition of TORC1, one of the most extensively studied and validated signaling pathways in aging biology.
The company is developing an innovative pipeline of prescription therapeutics and professional skincare products, with clinical rigor at the center of everything we build. The Clinical Operations Manager will play a central role in executing the studies that substantiate our science and support our commercial and regulatory strategy.
Position Summary
The Corporate Counsel will provide hands on legal support across contracts, intellectual property, corporate governance, and compliance at Rapalogix Health. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this attorney will partner closely with R&D, Commercial, Finance, and the executive team to help the business move quickly while managing legal risk.
This is a broad, hands-on role for an attorney who likes to build. The ideal candidate is comfortable drafting and negotiating a high volume of agreements, gives practical and business minded advice, and knows when to bring in outside counsel. They take ownership of their work and bring structure to processes that are still being built.
This role is designed for an attorney who wants to grow with the company. As Rapalogix scales toward new programs, partnerships, and commercial growth, the scope and seniority of this role will expand alongside the business.
Key Responsibilities
Contracts & Transactions
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements, including NDAs, MTAs, MSAs, SOWs, sales agreements, consulting agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, sponsored research and university agreements, and change orders
Support partnership, collaboration, and licensing agreements, including data sharing arrangements and tracking of obligations
Evaluate contract risk, provide clear recommendations, and escalate to outside counsel when appropriate
Coordinate with outside corporate counsel when needed
Partner with Finance on approvals prior to execution and manage the full contract lifecycle
Own the contract management system (Concord), including intake and approval workflows, templates, and training
Intellectual Property
Track the patent and trademark portfolio and ongoing matters in partnership with outside counsel
Review publications, presentations, posters, and press releases for confidentiality and IP considerations
Support IP terms in research, collaboration, and licensing agreements, including ownership and inventorship provisions
Help identify patentable innovations and protect confidential information and trade secrets
Corporate Governance
Support board meetings, including minutes, resolutions, and consents
Maintain corporate records, including charters, bylaws, board and shareholder consents, and stock records
Support equity matters, including option grants and cap table accuracy, in partnership with Finance
Manage indemnification agreements and other governance documentation
Policies & Compliance
Support review of marketing and promotional materials for product claims and regulatory compliance
Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the business, including skincare, drug development, advertising, and data privacy
Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs on product safety and compliance obligations, including adverse event reporting, product complaints, and recalls, under MoCRA and other applicable FDA requirements
Develop contract templates, playbooks, and trainings that help teams work efficiently
Manage relationships with outside counsel and help keep legal spend efficient
Qualifications
Required
JD from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
5+ years of legal experience at a law firm, in house, or both, ideally in biotech, pharma, life sciences, or consumer health
Hands on experience drafting and negotiating commercial and research agreements, such as NDAs, MTAs, MSAs, SOWs, and sponsored research agreements
Strong business judgment, with the ability to separate meaningful risk from theoretical risk and give practical recommendations
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive matters to completion with minimal direction
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
Comfortable operating in a fast moving, entrepreneurial environment where processes are still being built
Preferred
Familiarity with FDA requirements for cosmetics and drug products, including MoCRA, adverse event reporting, product safety, and advertising and product claims in a commercial environment
Exposure to corporate governance, equity, or board matters
Experience building contract templates, playbooks, or implementing a contract management system
Interest in using AI and legal technology to work more efficiently
Rapalogix Offers
Compensation
Base Salary: $200,000-$220,000
Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus
Equity: Competitive early-stage equity package
Benefits
16 Company holidays and unlimited vacation policy
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with fully employer-paid options for employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible spending accounts and health savings account
Adoption assistance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance, plus voluntary life insurance
Rapalogix Health is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Work arrangement
Yes