Legal Counsel (IPO Management )

Position Title : Legal Counsel Director,

Reporting to : Chief Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer

Location : Singapore

Company Overview

Cerecin is a US headquartered biotechnology company , with offices in Australia , Singapore and Korea, focused on the development of compounds to treat neurological disorders. We are one of only a handful of companies with a drug in the late stages of development for Alzheimer’s disease and have global ambitions to be one of the foremost specialty biotech companies in the world. We are supported and majority-owned by two leading multi-national corporations but pride ourselves on being a small agile biotech company.

Job Description : Legal Counsel and IPO Project Management (Director)

This role will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the organization’s compliance with government laws, regulations, and internal policies, a vital role to ensure that the business operations are executed within the legal and ethical boundaries set by the government and industry regulations, to maintain Cerecin’s integrity and reputation.

General IPO Project Management Responsibilities

Legal Responsibilities

• Lead IPO Process :

Oversee and coordinate the entire IPO process, including planning, documentation, and execution, ensuring compliance with relevant securities regulations and stock exchange requirements (e.g., KOSDAQ, SGX)

Collaborate with underwriters, legal counsel, accountants, and other advisors to manage due diligence, filings, and disclosures in line with exchange and regulatory standards

Prepare and submit required documents for listing eligibility review, such as audited financial statements, internal control reports, and legal opinions, ensuring the company meets all quantitative and qualitative criteria

Oversee the drafting and filing of the prospectus or registration statement, ensuring full, accurate, and compliant disclosure of company information, risks, and financials

Ensure the company’s board structure, audit committee, and independent director requirements meet the standards of the chosen exchange (e.g., KOSDAQ’s board and committee rules

Lead ongoing legal compliance post-listing, including adherence to disclosure obligations, corporate reporting, and shareholder communications

Compliance Responsibilities

Ensure the organization complies with all applicable laws and regulations throughout the IPO process, including ongoing obligations after listing.

Develop, implement, and update compliance policies and procedures to align with IPO and public company requirements

Identify and address compliance risks, conduct regular assessments and audits, and implement internal controls to mitigate potential issues.

Provide training to employees on compliance obligations, ethical standards, and regulatory expectations relevant to public companies

Establish systems for ongoing monitoring, periodic audits, and timely reporting of compliance matters to management and regulatory bodies

Act as the main point of contact for regulatory authorities, managing communications and responding to queries or investigations throughout and after the IPO

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