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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionUmoja Biopharma is an industry-leading biotech with locations in Seattle, WA and Louisville, CO, focused on transforming the treatment of cancer with a novel integrated immunotherapy platform. Our vision is to develop off-the-shelf therapies capable of treating any tumor, any time. We are a diverse and growing team working in brand-new facilities in downtown Seattle, Washington and Louisville, Colorado, and we are looking for innovative thinkers who are excited by groundbreaking science and technology, and passionate about squaring up to the challenges inherent to cutting-edge drug development. We are committed to our core values and principles that support our overall mission and strongly invite applications from enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment and help position Umoja to deliver on our goals. We at Umoja believe in the importance of stories; we are looking for great people to join our team to help us create more stories for ourselves, for you, and most importantly for patients and their families.Umoja Biopharma - Your Body. Your Hope. Your Cure. POSITION SUMMARY Umoja Biopharma is seeking an experienced and strategic Corporate Securities Counsel to serve as the Company's lead securities and corporate governance legal specialist, partnering with and supporting the Chief Legal Officer in IPO readiness, capital markets, SEC reporting, disclosure controls, public company compliance activities, and corporate governance matters.Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this role will be responsible for leading execution of the Company's securities law and public company readiness workstreams under the CLO's strategic direction, including preparation for a potential transition from a private company to a publicly traded company and ongoing public company legal and governance requirements thereafter.The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in corporate law, securities regulation, capital markets transactions, governance, disclosure controls, investor relations support, executive compensation matters, and board governance. This individual will work closely with the Chief Legal Officer, CEO, CFO, VP HR, Board of Directors, executive leadership team, external counsel, auditors, investment bankers, and regulators to ensure the Company meets its legal, fiduciary, disclosure, and compliance obligations before, during, and after becoming a public company.This position requires a highly business-oriented legal professional capable of exercising sound judgment, providing practical advice, and operating effectively in a fast-paced, growth-stage biotechnology environment. The role will have appropriate access to executive leadership and the Board on securities, disclosure, and governance matters, in coordination with and under the strategic direction of the Chief Legal Officer.REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND ROLE MODELReports directly to the Chief Legal Officer.Serves as the Company's primary securities law and SEC reporting subject matter expert.Supports the Chief Legal Officer as the Company's senior legal officer and primary legal advisor to executive leadership and the Board.Provides direct advice, presentations, and recommendations to executive leadership, the Board, and Board committees on securities, disclosure, and governance matters, in coordination with the Chief Legal Officer.Partners with outside counsel, auditors, investment bankers, and internal stakeholders to execute IPO readiness, public company compliance, and governance workstreams.CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES Specific responsibilities include: IPO Readiness and Public Company PreparationLead execution of legal workstreams associated with IPO readiness and execution under the strategic direction of the Chief Legal Officer.Serve as legal advisor and subject matter expert regarding securities laws and capital markets transactions.Coordinate preparation and filing of Form S-1 Registration Statements, Registration Rights Agreements, Underwriting