UNITY Biotechnology (“UNITY” or the “Company”) has exclusively retained Major, Lindsey & Africa (“MLA”) to conduct a search for a General Counsel (“GC” or “Counsel”) to be located in its corporate headquarters in South San Francisco, California.  Interested candidates may apply here.  Please do not contact UNITY directly; all resumes sent to UNITY will be routed to MLA for handling and may cause delays.

Company: Unity’s mission is to extend the human healthspan, the period in one’s life unburdened by the disease of aging. Working at the frontier of biotechnology and medicine, UNITY’s goal is to halt, slow or reverse age-associated diseases, while restoring human health.

Position: The General Counsel will be a trusted thought-partner and close advisor on a wide range of legal, corporate, strategic, tactical, operational, and compliance issues.  Reporting to UNITY’s CEO, the General Counsel will be a member of the executive leadership team and will actively participate in strategic planning and decision-making.  The General Counsel must have a demonstrated ability to proactively develop practical, pragmatic, well-reasoned and analyzed solutions satisfying both business and legal interests. This role will serve as the Corporate Secretary and will have the option of being actively involved in business development, investor relations, and other business efforts, as well.

Location: South San Francisco, CA.  

Relos: Yes, but locals preferred.

Compensation: Highly competitive compensation package, consisting of a base salary, bonus and equity, consistent with the candidate’s level of experience.

Experience: 15+ years of legal practice gained at both a major law firm and in-house at a life sciences company.  Substantial leadership experience, including experience as a General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel of a public biotech company is required.  Candidates should have substantial experience with corporate governance, securities, M&A, IP, and commercial and technology transactions.

Process: Interested candidates please submit your resume (in MS Word format) to Carol Warren Simon and Tam Pham or to the MLA recruiter who contacted you about this position.