Life Sciences Transactions Associate

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

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP seeks associates to join its Technology & Life Sciences practice in California. The role targets candidates with 3+ years in a large law firm, specialized in life sciences partnering, collaboration, and licensing, including cross-border matters.

The position emphasizes handling commercial agreements such as supply, manufacturing, research and clinical trials, and providing IP transaction support for M&A, royalty monetization, and capital markets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a large law firm focused on life sciences agreements.
• Experience with cross-border partnering, collaboration and licensing agreements.
• Experience with life sciences commercial agreements (supply, manufacturing, master services, research, clinical trials).
• IP transaction support for M&A, royalty monetization, and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to negotiating and drafting life sciences agreements across cross-border matters.
• Provide IP transaction support and strategic guidance on related M&A and capital markets activities.
• Advise clients on regulatory and commercial considerations in life sciences transactions.

Skills

Life sciences agreements

IP transactions

M&A advisory

Licensing agreements

Education

Science degree (Bachelor/Master)

Job description

Overview

• The role requires experience with various life sciences agreements, including partnering, collaboration, and licensing agreements (cross-border), as well as commercial agreements such as supply, manufacturing, master services, research, and clinical trial agreements.
• Candidates should also have experience providing IP transaction support for M&A, royalty monetization, and capital markets.
• An undergraduate or graduate science degree and/or medical device experience are 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 California 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 Century City, the estimated target salary range for this role is $260,000 - $390,000. Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.