Life Sciences Transactions Associate: IP, M&A & Licensing

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

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.