Executive Legal Assistant

Department : 101400 Legal

Location : San Diego

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding - both professionally and personally - because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission - to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary

This exciting opportunity will support legal leadership in a mission-driven, fast-paced organization developing therapies that make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. You will contribute directly to high-impact legal and strategic initiatives and gain visibility across the company's executive and board functions.

The Executive Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to the Chief Legal Officer of a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company. This highly visible role combines executive-level support with corporate paralegal responsibilities, including SEC compliance, corporate governance, and coordination of board and committee operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills, sound judgment, discretion, and a strong understanding of public company legal and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Administrative / Department Support

• Manage complex calendars, schedule internal and external meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries primarily for the CLO.
• Draft, prepare, and proofread executive correspondence, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
• Manage expense reporting and maintain effective filing systems for confidential and time-sensitive information.
• Serve as a point of contact between the CLO, internal teams, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with legal team members on department operations, invoice management, contract database maintenance, and compliance monitoring.
• Serve as a liaison with the company's transfer agent, stock plan administrator, and other third-party corporate service providers.
• Support legal team initiatives to improve efficiency and documentation standards.
• Coordinate legal department meetings and activities.
• Active participant on the Company administrative assistant team to ensure consistent application of processes and to share best practices.

Public Company and Legal Operations Support

Education & Experience :

Additional Skills / Experience / Requirements :

Total Rewards Offerings :

Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.

Benefits : Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation : Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

Target Base Pay Range :

$90,000.00 - $115,000.00

Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO / AA / Veteran / Disability Employer.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to accommodations@travere.com. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.