Corporate Counsel

Protalix BioTherapeutics is a pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, production and commercialization of innovative therapeutics for rare diseases with significant unmet needs. To date, we have specialized in producing recombinant protein drugs in our proprietary plant cell-based protein expression system, ProCellEx®, and improving their characteristics using chemical modifications. We have brought to market two pharmaceutical products that are based on recombinant proteins. Currently, we are turning our focus to new, early-stage product candidates with an emphasis on treatments of renal diseases. This focus will involve our ProCellEx platform, as well as other modalities such as small molecules and antibodies. We are also exploring novel platform technologies. If you wish to be a part of our success and join a dynamic and professional team that allows personal and professional growth, we are looking for you.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a corporate counsel to join our legal team; the legal team is part of our Finance Department. Responsibilities include:

• Commercial contract drafting and review; maintenance of contract life cycles
• Commercial alliance management (in-licensing and out-licensing)
• Corporate governance matters
• Drafting and review of disclosure documents
• Securities law compliance
• Stock exchange compliance
• Data privacy management
• Employment matters
• Facilitation of investor and stockholder relations matters

Key Requirements

• Member in good standing of the Israeli Bar
• Four years or more experience in large law firm (Israeli or U.S.) in commercial or corporate department
• Legal experience in NYSE American regulations and Date Privacy a plus
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently, with proven ability to form strong partnerships with key internal stakeholders
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and similar software programs
• Excellent communication skills – English and Hebrew
• Strong writing skills – English and Hebrew

Education

LL.B. (or foreign equivalent)