Life Sciences Capital Markets + M&A Mid-to-Senior Associate

Our AmLaw 100 client is hiring a mid-level to senior corporate associate to join its Life Sciences transactions practice in San Francisco. This is a core group within the firm, advising public and private life sciences companies and healthcare-focused investment funds on high-stakes, market-facing work.

This role sits squarely at the intersection of capital markets, M&A, and growth-stage company counseling, with real responsibility and sustained deal flow.

The Role

You will work with partners and senior associates on a wide range of sophisticated transactions, including:

• Public capital markets offerings, including IPOs, follow-ons, and ATM facilities
  

• Private financings such as PIPEs and venture-backed rounds
  

• Public company reporting and compliance under the Exchange Act, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
  

• Public and private M&A, including structured and product-driven transactions, earnouts, spin-outs, and asset deals
  

• Ongoing strategic advice to life sciences companies and dedicated healthcare funds
  

The practice is lean, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative. Associates are expected to run with matters and develop client-facing judgment early.

Candidate Profile

• JD class years 2018–2022
  

• Meaningful experience representing life sciences companies or healthcare investment funds
  

• Strong exposure to capital markets transactions and public company work
  

• M&A experience, including structured or non-traditional deal mechanics
  

• Admitted in California or able to gain admission promptly
  

• Comfortable taking ownership of deals and interfacing directly with clients and counterparties
  

Why This Role

• A nationally recognized life sciences platform within an AmLaw 100 firm
  

• Consistent access to marquee capital markets and M&A matters in the sector
  

• Direct partner access and hands-on mentorship
  

• Clear runway for skill development and advancement
  

• San Francisco-based practice with deep ties to the life sciences and investment communities
  

• Compensation range of $260,000 to $420,000, plus performance-based bonus and full benefits
  

Next Step

This search is confidential. If you are a corporate associate with serious life sciences transactional experience and want to be considered, reach out directly to discuss the role in confidence.