Adaptimmune is a fully integrated commercial-stage cell therapy company, designed and built from the ground up with UK- and U.S.-based biotechnology hub locations. Our comprehensive capabilities and teams include preclinical research, clinical development, translational sciences, autologous and allogeneic manufacturing, and in-house commercial and corporate operations.

Our company culture is rooted in trust, inclusion, our capacity to collaborate, and our commitment to being honest and brave in our desire to successfully transform the lives of people with cancer.

This role can be based out of our Philadelphia or Cambridge, MA office

Adaptimmmune is committed to treating challenging cancers using cell therapy – we strive to make a difference for individuals who have cancer. With our first product now approved in the US, Adaptimmmune is seeking a senior lawyer within the legal team with primary responsibility for all corporate legal activities for the Adaptimmune group of companies.

Reporting into General Counsel, lawyer will interact with Executive Team, finance team, corporate compliance, investor relations and other functions as needed. The role includes drafting of all required SEC documentation including 10-K, 10-Q, negotiation of any agreements for corporate services, advising on responsibilities of corporate officers, preparing Board documentation and ensuring applicable corporate law/company secretarial requirements are met for the global business. The role will be integral in ensuring that Adaptimmune continues to comply with laws and regulations on a global basis.

Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibility for compliance with all corporate legal requirements across business (US and UK) including involvement in strategic decisions where requiredDrafting and filing of SEC statements, corporate press releases and working cross-functionally to engage appropriate internal stakeholdersResponsible for ensuring compliance with legal requirements including SEC disclosure requirements and working closely with corporate compliance teamNegotiation a wide variety of contracts as needed, including engaging as a business partner with different functional areas of the businessProviding company secretarial services for business including in relation to company filings, share plans, board meetings, board sub-committee meetings (Note: will be subject to transition of activities from existing UK company secretarial team)Advising officers and management as needed to ensure compliance with legal requirements and corporate responsibilitiesPartner with other functional teams, for example HR, corporate compliance, IT to facilitate compliance with legal requirementsNegotiate and maintain lease documentation for businessDevelop and maintain company policies including 401(k), company legal and disclosure policiesManage the EH&S team at Adaptimmune (US and UK)​​​​​​​ Liaising with external corporate legal advisors as neededQualifications & Experience
Proven ability within in-house legal teams preferred but relevant law firm experience also acceptable
Qualifications:Must be a licensed attorneyExcellent academic results 8yrs+ experience desirable, at least some within an in-house legal teamMust have experience within or working with a NASDAQ listed companyDesirablePrevious experience in the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industryPrevious senior in-house role including experience in growing legal teamsMulti-jurisdictional experience and knowledge, particularly in EU and UK

At Adaptimmune we embrace diversity and equality of opportunity. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or other legally protected category. It is our intent that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.