Technology Transactions (Biotech) Associate Attorney

A law firm in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Technology Transactions (Biotech) Associate Attorney with 6+ years of experience in transactional and licensing matters and a strong interest in the life sciences sector. The successful candidate will have opportunities to engage with clients, handle a variety of dynamic transactions, and collaborate with a team of enthusiastic attorneys across the firm. A background in biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, pharmacy, or business is highly valued.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead technology transactions and licensing matters focused on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, digital health, medical devices, diagnostics, and discovery tools.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients on complex transactions, including day-to-day operational issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including complex partnering and licensing arrangements, research and development agreements, manufacturing, supply, and distribution agreements.
• Handle agreements with academic and research institutions, clinical trial arrangements, material transfer agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Support and oversee mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, spin-outs, and joint ventures involving life sciences companies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to structure and negotiate complex transactions effectively.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and technological advancements in the life sciences sector.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the state of California.
• 6+ years of experience in transactional and licensing matters, with a preference for life sciences expertise.
• Strong academic credentials and a demonstrated interest in the life sciences field.
• Proven experience with various transaction types, including partnering, licensing, R&D, manufacturing, clinical trials, and M&A.
• Comfort with significant client interaction and a desire to lead in structuring and negotiating complex transactions.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational abilities.
• Capability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines effectively.
• Deep interest in and understanding of the life sciences industry.
• Background in biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, pharmacy, or business is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and their families.
• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave and extensive parenting support resources.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with firm contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm matching.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Various insurance options including life, disability, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting and firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.