Life Sciences Corporate - Mid-Level Associate Attorney (Multi Office)

CareerNerds; 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 parental leave

Generous vacation

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FSA/HSA

Dependent Care FSA

Long-term care

Health Advocate

Concierge program

Job summary

The premier AmLaw firm’s Life Sciences Corporate Practice Group is seeking a mid-level associate attorney to advise on high-profile corporate transactions for cutting-edge clients in life sciences, healthcare, and technology across the U.S. and globally.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of corporate experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction. Hybrid role with significant client interaction and collaboration across practice groups.

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; candidates with a genuine interest in life sciences will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Advise emerging growth and public companies in life sciences and healthcare on equity financings, IPOs, M&A, and corporate governance.
• Manage key components of sophisticated corporate transactions from start to finish, including deal-team coordination 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

Multitasking

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

LIFE SCIENCES CORPORATE – MID-LEVEL ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - HYBRID

Open to Multiple Locations...full list found at the bottom of this description. HYBRID

A premier top-20 AmLaw firm is seeking a driven Associate Attorney to join its nationally-recognized Life Sciences Corporate Practice Group. This is an exceptional opportunity to advise on high-profile corporate transactions for cutting-edge clients in the life sciences, healthcare, and technology sectors across the U.S. and globally.

Candidate Profile

• 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 mergers and acquisitions (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.

Key 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.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most highly-regarded Life Sciences Corporate practices in the country, working with industry pioneers and innovators shaping the future of healthcare and technology. Associates are entrusted with meaningful responsibility and client engagement from the outset, while benefiting from mentorship and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. The firm offers the ideal platform for ambitious attorneys seeking to elevate their skills while making an impact on transformative transactions that drive growth and innovation worldwide.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation:Annual base salary is expected to range from$235,000 – $310,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors.
• Comprehensive Benefits:Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; generous vacation and time off; wellness initiatives; and commuter benefits.
• Additional Perks: Include pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, FSA/HSA accounts, Dependent Care FSA, long term care, Health Advocate, a range of reproductive health benefits, and a concierge program, among others.

Locations

CA (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley)

DC (Washington)

MA (Boston)

NY (New York)

PA (Philadelphia)

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.