Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.
We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.
argenx is seeking an experienced corporate lawyer who will function as a strategic advisor, providing advice to the Company on a range of corporate and governance matters, securities laws, compliance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation, equity plans, and ESG matters. This role will report to the Head of Corporate Governance & Deputy Corporate Secretary. The primary focus of this role will be to provide key corporate governance, securities laws, and corporate housekeeping support and to execute the long‑term ESG strategy. Joining argenx will present a broad range of growth opportunities, including leading strategic projects as we continue to grow as a Company, while handling complex cross‑jurisdictional challenges. The Corporate Counsel is part of the Corporate Legal Team and will collaborate closely with other members of the Legal, Compliance & IP Team and other internal stakeholders such as Finance, HR, and IR.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Your primary areas of focus are:
In collaboration with external advisors, co ordinate global group structuring, corporate housekeeping, and corporate compliance for local entities
SKILLS , EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
Continued subject matter expertise training (through a post-master’s specialization ( such as Grotius/VU Law academy or comparable) in a relevant area (such as corporate law, law & finance, public M&A) is desirable
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple, conflicting priorities independently while managing a substantial workload and enjoying building relationships and partnering across the organization to get the job done
Strategic and pragmatic mindset, able to look ahead and anticipate issues, spot opportunities for simplification and improvement, able to evaluate legal risks against the wider business context and communicate in a simple way to diverse audiences
You resonate with the values of argenx , Innovation, Co-Creation, Empowerment, Excellence and Humility, and you are ready to help strengthen the company culture.
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