Life Sciences Corporate Associate — Hybrid

MDS Staffing; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

MDS Staffing represents a premier AmLaw firm seeking a mid-level associate for its Life Sciences Corporate Practice, with a hybrid arrangement and opportunities across the U.S. and globally.

The role focuses on advising cutting-edge life sciences, healthcare, and technology clients on sophisticated corporate transactions. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience in corporate and transactional matters, a JD from a top-tier law school, and an active bar admission in the relevant

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
• 2–4 years of substantive experience handling a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including public company work, registered equity offerings, SEC reporting, and M&A transactions.
• Experience advising life sciences companies is preferred; candidates with a genuine interest in the life sciences sector will also be considered.
• Prior AmLaw firm experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage significant components of complex transactions independently while collaborating effectively within deal teams.
• Soft Skills: Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise emerging growth and public companies in the life sciences and healthcare sectors on equity financings, IPOs, M&A, and corporate governance.
• Manage key components of sophisticated corporate transactions from start to finish, including coordination of deal teams and direct client interaction.
• Provide counsel on SEC compliance, registered equity offerings, and other public company matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver seamless, business-focused solutions.

Skills

Bar admission

Life sciences experience

M&A transactions

Drafting & negotiation

Multitasking

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

MDS Staffing represents a premier AmLaw firm seeking a mid-level associate for its Life Sciences Corporate Practice, with a hybrid arrangement and opportunities across the U.S. and globally.

The role focuses on advising cutting-edge life sciences, healthcare, and technology clients on sophisticated corporate transactions. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience in corporate and transactional matters, a JD from a top-tier law school, and an active bar admission in the relevant