Life Sciences Transactions Associate

Sidley Austin LLP; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in Baltimore, MD, is seeking associates for its Technology & Life Sciences practice. The role focuses on cross-border life sciences partnering, collaboration, and licensing agreements, with emphasis on complex deal work.

Candidates should have 3+ years in a large law firm and be admitted or eligible for Maryland bar. Salaries vary; target range provided; bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a large law firm focused on life sciences partnering and licensing.
• Experience with cross-border collaborations and licensing agreements.
• Admission or eligibility for Maryland bar.

Responsibilities

• Advise on cross-border life sciences partnering, collaboration, and licensing agreements.
• Draft and negotiate life sciences commercial agreements, including supply, manufacturing, and research agreements.
• Provide IP transaction support for M&A, royalty monetization, and capital markets.
• Undergraduate or graduate science degree and/or medical device experience preferred.

Skills

Life sciences partnerships

Cross-border transactions

Licensing agreements

IP transaction support

Education

Bachelor's or higher in science

Job description

Overview

• Advise on cross-border life sciences partnering, collaboration, and licensing agreements.
• Draft and negotiate life sciences commercial agreements, including supply, manufacturing, master services, research, and clinical trial agreements.
• Provide IP transaction support for M&A, royalty monetization, and capital markets matters.
• An undergraduate or graduate science degree and/or medical device experience is preferred.

Posting details

Sidley Austin is seeking associates to join the Technology & Life Sciences practice. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in a large law firm environment, including experience in life sciences partnering, collaboration, and licensing agreements, cross-border; life sciences commercial agreements, e.g., supply and manufacturing agreements, master services agreements, research agreements, clinical trial agreements; and IP transaction support for M&A, royalty monetization, and capital markets. An undergraduate or graduate science degree and/ or medical device experience are preferred but not required. Candidates must be admitted or eligible to seek prompt admission to the Maryland bar. Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. The target salary range for this role is below. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found here. Target Salary Range: In Baltimore, the estimated target salary range for this role is $260,000 - $390,000. Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.