Associate – Life Sciences Corporate

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC is seeking a corporate transactional attorney to lead and manage components of sophisticated deals for high-growth life sciences and healthcare clients.

You will advise on equity financings, IPOs, M&A, and public company reporting, and provide strategic board-level governance counsel. The role collaborates with cross-border teams to serve a global client base.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of top-tier experience in corporate and transactional matters.
• Hands-on exposure to M&A, capital markets, SEC compliance, and public company representation.
• Prior life sciences deal work preferred, but an interest in the sector is valuable.
• Admission to a U.S. bar (or eligibility to obtain promptly).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key components of sophisticated transactions for high-growth life sciences and healthcare companies.
• Advise on equity financings, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and public company reporting.
• Provide strategic counsel to boards and executives on critical governance matters.
• Collaborate with cross-border teams serving a global client base.

Skills

M&A Experience

Capital Markets Knowledge

SEC Compliance

Public Company Representation

Education

JD from Top Law School

Job description

• Lead and manage key components of sophisticated transactions for high-growth life sciences and healthcare companies
• Advise on equity financings, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and public company reporting
• Provide strategic counsel to boards and executives on critical governance matters
• Collaborate with cross-border teams serving a global client base

Requirements

• 3 to 4 years of top-tier experience in corporate and transactional matters
• Hands-on exposure to M&A, capital markets, SEC compliance, and public company representation
• Prior life sciences deal work preferred, but an interest in the sector is just as valuable
• A JD from a top law school and outstanding academic credentials
• Admission to a relevant U.S. bar (or eligibility to obtain promptly)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex transactions within the life sciences and healthcare sectors, providing strategic counsel on governance and compliance matters. Possesses strong capabilities in M&A, capital markets, and public company representation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• M&A Experience
• Capital Markets Knowledge
• SEC Compliance
• Public Company Representation
• JD from Top Law School

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Corporate Transactions
• Equity Financing
• Initial Public Offerings
• Governance Matters
• Transactional Law

Soft Skills

• Strategic Counsel
• Collaboration
• Advisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• U.S. Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

• Life Sciences
• Healthcare
• Cross-Border Transactions
• Public Company Reporting