Mid-Level Life Sciences Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Boston, MA, is seeking a Mid-Level Life Sciences Corporate Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in corporate and transactional matters, focusing on public company representation. Experience in equity financing, IPOs, M&A, and corporate governance is essential. While experience working with life sciences companies is preferred, candidates with a strong interest in life sciences work will also be considered.

Duties:

• Work closely with venture-backed private and public companies on various transactions including equity financing, IPOs, M&A, and corporate governance.
• Collaborate with legal teams to manage substantial components of transactions independently.
• Provide legal counsel on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis as required.
• Draft and review legal documents and agreements.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate and transactional law.
• Experience in public company representation and registered equity offerings (IPOs and follow-on).
• Strong interest in or experience working with life sciences companies.
• Outstanding academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Bar admission in Massachusetts or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Relevant Bar admission in Massachusetts or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.