Life Sciences Partnering & Licensing Attorney

Cooley LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Generous parental leave

Accrued vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking an associate to join its Life Sciences Corporate Partnering & Licensing practice in San Diego, Boston, or Palo Alto. The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of experience in representing life sciences companies and is adept in negotiating and drafting strategic commercial agreements. A background in corporate or patent law is advantageous.

The role offers a strong annual pay range of $260,000 - $390,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and generous parental leave.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in life sciences corporate law.
• Experience in structuring and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Corporate or patent experience is a plus.

Skills

Life sciences transaction agreements

Negotiation

Drafting commercial agreements

Corporate experience

Patent experience

Education

Technical degree

Job description

Cooley has an opportunity to join its preeminent, nationally recognized Life Sciences Corporate Partnering & Licensing practice in our Boston, Palo Alto, or San Diego offices.

Associates with 3-6 years of experience representing life sciences companies in the structuring, negotiation and drafting of strategic commercial transaction agreements, including licenses, collaboration agreements, and other commercial agreements, in either a private law firm or in-house position, are encouraged to apply. Corporate or patent experience and/or technical degree is a plus. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $260,000 - $390,000. Please note the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year, sick time at the rate of two weeks per year, and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.