Corporate Associate Attorney/Of Counsel

A law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Associate Attorney/Of Counsel to join their Palo Alto office. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in advising companies through various stages of growth, including start-ups, venture capital phases, IPOs, and equity capital markets, as well as public company reporting and M&A transactions. The candidate should have a keen interest in the dynamic world of life sciences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise companies from start-up and venture capital phases through to IPOs and equity capital markets.
• Assist clients with public company reporting and compliance.
• Manage and execute M&A transactions.
• Provide legal guidance and support to clients in the life sciences sector, including biotech, genomics, pharma, therapeutics, and AI drug discovery.
• Conduct due diligence and draft and negotiate transactional documents.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement business strategies and solutions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes impacting the life sciences sector.
• Engage in client development activities to maintain and grow client relationships.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience for an associate or of counsel position.
• Expertise in advising companies in the life sciences sector, including biotech, genomics, pharma, therapeutics, and AI drug discovery.
• Proven track record in start-ups, venture capital, IPOs, equity capital markets, public company reporting, and M&A transactions.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Bar Admission in California is required.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Benefits Offered:

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave.
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine.
• Parents and caregivers resource group.
• Career coaching for working parents.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Voluntary long term care insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Voluntary ID theft protection.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid Continuing Legal Education (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.