Lateral Corporate - Life Sciences Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Lateral Corporate - Life Sciences Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of experience to handle a broad range of corporate transactions for life sciences companies or investment funds. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience with public capital markets offerings, private offerings, 1934 Act reporting, and M&A transactions, including structured deals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Corporate Transactions: Manage and oversee a wide variety of corporate transactions related to life sciences companies or investment funds, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, and ATM facilities.
• Public Offerings: Handle public capital markets offerings, including initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on offerings, and at-the-market (ATM) facilities.
• Private Offerings: Lead private offerings such as PIPEs (Private Investment in Public Equity), venture capital financings, and other private placements.
• 1934 Act Reporting: Ensure compliance with 1934 Act reporting requirements, including the preparation and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• M&A Transactions: Manage public and private company mergers and acquisitions, including structured deals such as earnout-based transactions, product acquisitions, and spin-outs.
• Client Interaction: Provide legal advice and support to clients, ensuring their interests are effectively represented in all corporate transactions.
• Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence for corporate transactions, identifying potential issues and mitigating risks.
• Collaboration: Work closely with clients, colleagues, and external parties to ensure the successful execution of transactions.
• Document Preparation: Draft, review, and negotiate various corporate documents, including transaction agreements and regulatory filings.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• CA Bar admission, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
• 3-7 years of experience handling corporate transactions for life sciences companies or investment funds.
• Extensive experience with public capital markets offerings, private offerings, and 1934 Act reporting.
• Experience with public and private company M&A transactions, including structured deals.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• CA Bar admission, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Skills:

• Strong experience in corporate transactions related to life sciences.
• Deep knowledge of public capital markets offerings and private offerings.
• Proficiency in 1934 Act reporting and compliance.
• Experience in managing complex M&A transactions, including structured deals.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and client interaction abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven track record of handling high-value transactions and achieving successful outcomes.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.