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Company: Tivic Health
Location: Moorpark
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: TITLE: General Counsel REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer LOCATION: Texas or Remote (U.S.-based; minimal travel 0–10%) The Company Tivic Health is a clinical-stage company advancing the field of biologics. Tivic’s lead drug candidate, Entolimod™ to treat Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS), is in late-stage development. Entolimod™ is a TLR5 agonist that activates an innate immune pathway to prevent cell death in the bone marrow and epithelial tissues across systems impacted by radiation and age. We are seeking a seasoned, highly pragmatic General Counsel to serve as the company’s chief legal officer during a critical growth and value-creation phase. To learn more about Tivic, visit: https://tivichealth.com/ Position Summary This role requires a hands-on legal leader with deep experience in public company governance, clinical-stage pharmaceutical operations, and capital markets. The General Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership team. This role is responsible for all corporate legal matters, governance, complex contract negotiations, compliance, and risk mitigation across the organization. The General Counsel ensures the company’s legal strategy aligns with business objectives while fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Key Responsibilities Public Company & Corporate Governance Serve as principal legal advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors Oversee all public company obligations, including SEC reporting (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements) and disclosure controls Advise on corporate governance matters, Board and committee operations, insider trading compliance, and shareholder communications Oversee activities with transfer agent including communications related to stock issuances and restrictive language requirements. Maintain stock and warrant ledgers. Support investor relations, earnings releases, and capital markets communications Compliance & Risk Management Identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise legal and regulatory risks Design and maintain compliance programs appropriate for a pre-commercial public pharma company Advise on healthcare laws and regulations, including Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act (as applicable), Sunshine Act preparedness, and data privacy Oversee compliance related to GxP, pharmacovigilance, clinical disclosures, and trial transparency Capital Markets & Strategic Transactions Support equity financings, ATM programs, PIPEs, debt financings, and other capital markets activities Lead legal aspects of strategic collaborations, licensing transactions, and potential M&A Manage legal due diligence and transaction execution Operational & Employment Matters Partner with Human Resources on employment matters and investigations; provide legal guidance to reduce risk and ensure compliance with applicable laws Draft and negotiate general commercial and vendor agreements Lead negotiations with legal oversight for real estate leases, renewals, acquisitions, and dispositions. Manage relationships with outside counsel and service providers to ensure cost-effective legal support Intellectual Property & Technology Partner with scientific leadership and outside counsel to manage and protect the company’s intellectual property portfolio Advise on patent strategy, licensing, collaboration agreements, and freedom-to-operate issues Support diligence and IP considerations for partnerships and strategic transactions Clinical, Regulatory & R&D Legal Support Draft, review, and negotiate clinical trial agreements, CRO agreements, investigator agreements, site agreements, and related vendor contracts Provide legal guidance across all stages of clinical development, including Phase 1–3 trials Work with outside regulatory counsel on FDA and global regulatory matters impacting clinical development, including INDs, trial design, and regulatory interactions Requirements: Education & Experience Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; admitted to practice and in good standing as an active member of the bar in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia (required), with a strong preference for admission to the State Bar of Texas (candidates admitted in other jurisdictions will be considered). A minimum of 12 years working in a law firm or in an in-house legal department as legal counsel Demonstrated experience handling complex commercial transactions in a public, highly regulated or technology-driven industry, including experience with public companies, clinical-stage pharmaceutical or life sciences companies preferred Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws, FDA regulatory frameworks, and clinical development operations Experience with federal government contracts, compliance, and procurement processes. Working knowledge of export controls and international trade regulations. Proven ability to balance legal rigor with practical business needs Experience supporting capital markets transactions and strategic partnerships Knowledge & Skills Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, intellectual property, labor and employment issues, privacy, and cybersecurity Comfortable working closely with scientists, clinicians, and finance teams Highly organized, responsive, and able to manage competing priorities Clear, confident communicator with executive presence Robust computer skills and comfort working with remote team members. Exceptional business ethics, influence, and leadership skills Physical Requirements & Working Environment The position is primarily remote with requirements to be on-site occasionally. Flexibility is required for working hours. Some weekend work may be needed and earlier or later start/finish times may also be required. While on-site performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee may sometimes be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have manual dexterity and manual ability to effectively use computer terminals. Notice to Third Party Agencies: Tivic Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Tivic Health, Tivic Health reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Tivic Health is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Tivic Health encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Tivic Health ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

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