Associate – Life Sciences Corporate Transactions

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York City is seeking a senior corporate attorney to lead and manage key components of sophisticated transactions for life sciences and healthcare clients. The role requires sharp judgment, strong drafting skills, and the ability to coordinate complex deals with multiple stakeholders.

You will advise on equity financings, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and public company reporting while providing strategic counsel to boards and executives on governance matters.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of top-tier corporate and transactional experience.
• Hands-on exposure to M&A, capital markets, SEC compliance, and public company representation.
• Life sciences deal experience preferred or strong sector interest.
• Admission to a U.S. bar and outstanding academic credentials.

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

Capital Markets

SEC Compliance

Public Company Representation

Corporate Transactions

Strategic Counsel

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (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, supported by a solid legal education and bar admission.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Equity Financing
• IPOs
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Public Company Reporting
• Corporate Transactions

Soft Skills

• Strategic Counsel
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Admission to Relevant U.S. Bar

Industry Keywords

• Life Sciences
• Healthcare
• Governance Matters