Mid-Level Life Sciences Corporate Associate

Job Overview:

A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly skilled mid-level associate to join its Life Sciences Corporate practice. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-growth, cutting-edge companies in the life sciences, healthcare, and technology sectors globally. The successful candidate will be involved in a broad range of corporate transactions, including equity financing, IPOs, M&A, and corporate governance. This dynamic practice serves both private and public companies, including venture-backed firms, with a focus on life sciences-related corporate matters.

Location:

• Boston, MA

Duties:

• Advise and support clients in complex corporate transactions, including equity financing, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), initial public offerings (IPOs), and corporate governance.
• Work with venture-backed and public life sciences, healthcare, and technology companies on their corporate transactions.
• Manage substantial components of transactions independently while collaborating with team members on larger matters.
• Assist in public company matters, including ongoing SEC representation.
• Draft and negotiate transactional agreements, and provide legal guidance on corporate structuring and governance issues.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making on deals and offer innovative solutions to clients’ corporate needs.
• Engage directly with clients to understand their business goals and provide tailored legal counsel.
• Participate in business development and relationship-building with clients and potential clients in the life sciences sector.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on transactional matters.
• Experience in public company work, including SEC representation and regulatory matters.
• Experience with or strong interest in life sciences-related transactions, including those involving healthcare and technology sectors.
• Proven experience managing complex transactions and working both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A client-focused approach and ability to manage relationships effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritize competing demands.

Education:

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Admission to the relevant bar (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly).

Skills:

• Strong experience with lifecycle corporate transactions, including equity financings, IPOs, and M&A.
• Familiarity with corporate governance matters, SEC filings, and public company issues.
• Ability to work on a variety of transactional matters with minimal supervision.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with the life sciences industry is preferred, but an interest in life sciences work is also valued.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and vacation policies.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and career advancement.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with exposure to high-profile transactions and clients.

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.