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Associate - Life Sciences Licensing

Advocates Legal Recruiting
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026

Associate – Healthcare and Life Sciences Licensing (Corporate)

Location: New York City

Salary Range: $260,000 - $390,000

Our client, an AmLaw 100 firm known for its sophisticated Corporate practice, is seeking an experienced Associate to join its Healthcare and Life Sciences Licensing team in New York. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated attorney with a strong foundation in life sciences licensing who is eager to work at the forefront of this dynamic and evolving field.

Position Highlights:

  • Practice Area: Healthcare and Life Sciences Licensing
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years in life sciences licensing, with a preference for candidates with prior experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or an academic background in Biology or Chemistry-related fields.

Role Responsibilities:

This role will involve complex licensing transactions in the life sciences sector, requiring precision in drafting, strategic negotiation skills, and an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in healthcare licensing. As a key member of the Corporate team, you will work closely with prominent clients, including top-tier pharmaceutical and biotech companies, contributing to groundbreaking work that impacts the industry.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in life sciences licensing
  • Strong academic background in Biology or Chemistry (or equivalent industry experience)
  • Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating licensing agreements
  • Proven ability to handle sophisticated transactions in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to grow within a prestigious, nationally recognized firm known for its thought leadership in healthcare and life sciences. Associates in this team benefit from mentorship by industry leaders and access to a robust professional network that supports career advancement.

If you're an accomplished attorney looking to elevate your healthcare and life sciences legal career with an industry-leading firm, we invite you to apply for this unique role.

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Salary : $260,000 - $390,000

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