Life Sciences Associate Attorney -IP And Commercial Transactions

Job Title: Life Sciences Associate Attorney -IP And Commercial Transactions

Job Location: New York City, NY

Job Overview: A dynamic law firm in New York City is currently seeking a skilled and experienced associate attorney to join its IP and Commercial Transactions team. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 5 years of experience with a specialized focus on advising pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech companies in the areas of licensing, collaborations, and other commercial agreements. In addition, experience in buy-side private M&A within the life sciences sector will be highly valued.

Duties:

• Provide strategic legal guidance on intellectual property, licensing, and commercial transactions within the life sciences sector.
• Advise clients on complex pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech collaborations, including licensing agreements and joint ventures.
• Handle a variety of commercial agreements, from the negotiation phase to final execution.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to manage complex legal projects and high-stakes transactions.
• Counsel clients on regulatory compliance and intellectual property protection matters.
• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of agreements and other key legal documents.
• Support M&A transactions in the life sciences space, focusing on buy-side activities.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of legal experience in intellectual property and commercial transactions, with a strong emphasis on life sciences sectors such as pharma, biotech, and medtech.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience advising on licensing, collaborations, and commercial agreements in the life sciences industry.
• Proven experience in private M&A transactions within the life sciences or related industries.
• Strong understanding of life sciences regulations and intellectual property law.
• Ability to handle high-level client interactions and provide strategic counsel.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Skills:

• Expertise in IP law, commercial transactions, and life sciences.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools and technology.

This highly regarded firm provides substantive work and attentive guidance to help develop their associates into world-class lawyers. Associates confirm the firm's reputation for hiring nice attorneys, and love the high quality work, top-of-the-market pay, no minimal billables, and automatic bonuses.