Life Sciences Corporate Associate Attorney - Mid-Level
Job Description
Job DescriptionLife Sciences Corporate Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking a Life Sciences Corporate Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm.
Locations: Boston, Massachusetts; Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; San Francisco, California; Santa Monica, California; Silicon Valley, California
Position Overview
The attorney will join the firm's Life Sciences team, advising high-growth life sciences, healthcare, and technology companies in the U.S., Asia, and internationally. The practice handles corporate transactions throughout the company lifecycle, including equity financings, IPOs, M&A, and corporate governance matters.
Responsibilities
- Advise venture-backed private and public companies on corporate and transactional matters
- Handle equity financing transactions
- Advise clients on IPOs and registered equity offerings
- Support mergers and acquisitions
- Advise public companies on ongoing SEC matters and compliance
- Assist with corporate governance matters
- Manage substantial components of transactions independently while collaborating with broader deal teams
- Develop expertise in life sciences and related industries
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience in corporate and transactional law
- Experience with a broad range of lifecycle corporate matters
- Experience with public company work and registered equity offerings
- Experience with ongoing SEC representation
- M&A experience
- Experience working with life sciences companies preferred
- Candidates with an interest in life sciences work but without direct industry experience will also be considered
- Experience working effectively as part of a team and independently managing substantial components of transactions
- Outstanding academic credentials
- Comparable law firm experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly
Compensation
$235,000–$310,000, depending on qualifications and experience.