Associate, IP Transactions: Life Sciences

Page Executive; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Page Executive in the United Kingdom seeks a senior IP transactions lawyer to advise life sciences clients on mergers, acquisitions, licensing and collaborations. You will draft and negotiate complex IP contracts and guide strategic IP portfolios.

Based in Silicon Valley, this permanent role offers exposure to high‑profile deals across pharma, biotech and medical devices, with emphasis on licensing, collaborations, and data rights within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in IP law for life sciences transactions.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex IP-related agreements.
• Experience with M&A, licensing, collaborations and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on IP aspects of M&A, licensing and collaborations.
• Draft and negotiate complex IP contracts, including collaboration and development agreements.
• Provide strategic counsel on IP portfolio management and protection strategies.
• Conduct IP due diligence in transactional contexts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on IP issues in deals.
• Stay updated on IP trends and regulatory developments affecting life sciences.

Skills

IP law

Life sciences

Drafting agreements

Due diligence

Regulatory & compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Mergers & Acquisitions

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active bar membership

Job description

• Work on cutting-edge life sciences transactions.
• Exposure to complex M&A, licensing and collaborations.

This international law firm advises a diverse range of clients across the life sciences and healthcare sectors, including pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology startups, medical device businesses, private equity firms, venture capital investors, and strategic acquirers. The firm supports complex transactions at the intersection of intellectual property, innovation, and commercial strategy.

Job Description

• Advise clients on intellectual property aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and licensing agreements within the life sciences sector.
• Draft and negotiate complex IP-related contracts, including collaboration and development agreements.
• Provide strategic counsel on IP portfolio management and protection strategies.
• Conduct due diligence on intellectual property assets in transactional contexts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address IP issues in broader business transactions.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and regulations in intellectual property law affecting the life sciences industry.
• Assist in resolving disputes related to intellectual property rights and agreements.
• Support clients in navigating regulatory and compliance matters tied to intellectual property in the life sciences field.

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate should have:

• Strong experience with intellectual property law, particularly in the life sciences sector.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex IP-related agreements.
• Deep understanding of transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and licensing.
• Ability to conduct thorough due diligence on IP assets and portfolios.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills to address regulatory and compliance issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $260,000 to $365,000 USD, based on JD year and other relevant factors.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Permanent role based in Silicon Valley.
• Opportunity to advise sophisticated clients across the life sciences industry.
• High-profile transactional work spanning licensing, collaborations, and M&A.
• Exposure to emerging issues involving AI, digital health, data rights, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment.
• Career development within a leading intellectual property transactions practice.