Life Sciences Corporate Associate — Hybrid, AmLaw Top-20

Markent Personnel; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Leave

Commuter Benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Premier AmLaw Firm in Boston is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Life Sciences Corporate Practice Group. The role focuses on advising emerging growth and public life sciences companies on equity financings, M&A, IPOs, and governance while coordinating cross‑functional deal teams in a hybrid work setting.

Candidates should have 2–4 years of corporate experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and active bar admission.

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 corporate and transactional matters, including public company work, registered equity offerings, SEC reporting, and M&A transactions.
• Experience advising life sciences companies is preferred; genuine interest in life sciences considered.
• Prior AmLaw firm experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage significant components of complex transactions independently while collaborating with deal teams.
• Soft skills: strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with keen attention to detail and multi-workstream management.

Responsibilities

• Advise emerging growth and public companies in 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 coordinating 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

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Premier AmLaw Firm in Boston is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Life Sciences Corporate Practice Group. The role focuses on advising emerging growth and public life sciences companies on equity financings, M&A, IPOs, and governance while coordinating cross‑functional deal teams in a hybrid work setting.

Candidates should have 2–4 years of corporate experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and active bar admission.