James Southard

About James Southard

Experienced legal and compliance professional with over 15 years of expertise spanning…

Experience

1. Senior Legal Compliance Manager

   Carb-X

   Aug 2019 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Lead comprehensive due diligence reviews of applicants and product developers, assessing intellectual property, financials and corporate structure to identify risks, draft memoranda, and maintain a detailed risk register- Review and manage all award related product developer inventions and patent filings to ensure compliance with grant terms, intellectual property provisions, and reporting obligations- Manage conflicts of interest and confidentiality processes to ensure alignment with funder requirements and safeguard sensitive product developer information- Draft, implement and maintain standard operating procedures, policies, training materials and compliance metrics to ensure adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements- Prepare governance materials, including standard operating procedures and policies to effectively manage internal and grant compliance while supporting strategic program progression- Serve as a key contributor to internal and external audits focused on due diligence and organizational compliance controls- Serve as Secretary for the Joint Oversight Board and Investment Committee, preparing meeting materials and accurately recording and maintaining official corporate minutes.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor, Criminal Justice

  1999 — 2004

• New England Law | Boston

  JD

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Corporate Law
• Legal Assistance
• Bankruptcy
• Courts
• Estate Planning
• Legal Research
• Real Estate Transactions
• Westlaw
• Hearings
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Wills
• Foreclosures
• Evictions
• Mediation