Associate Healthcare and Life Sciences Licensing

A law firm seeks a skilled and highly qualified corporate associate to join its Healthcare and Life Sciences Licensing practice in New York. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of relevant experience in life sciences licensing and a strong educational background in Biology or Chemistry. This role is perfect for an individual with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Duties

• Provide legal support in the negotiation and drafting of licensing agreements in the life sciences sector.
• Collaborate with clients to develop strategies for intellectual property management and compliance.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support licensing initiatives and transactions.
• Assist in the evaluation of biopharmaceutical agreements and related documentation.
• Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory developments affecting life sciences licensing.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate successful licensing deals.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in life sciences licensing or a related field.
• Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to manage complex agreements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while managing multiple priorities.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Educational background in Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific fields is preferred.

Certifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in NY.

Skills

• Proficient in legal research and contract analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating licensing agreements effectively.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Location

• New York, NY.

The firm is committed to fostering diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.