What are the responsibilities and job description for the Midlevel/Senior Associate – Life Sciences Transactions position at Direct Counsel?
Direct Counsel is representing a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking a midlevel to senior Associate (3–5 years) to join its sophisticated Corporate & Business Transactions – Life Sciences practice.
Locations: Philadelphia | Princeton | San Francisco | Silicon Valley
This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with life sciences transactional experience to work with innovative biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare companies on complex strategic and commercial transactions.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of life sciences agreements, including:
- Collaboration agreements
- Licensing agreements
- Supply and manufacturing agreements
- Product purchase and sale agreements
- Handle operational and commercial agreements, including:
- CDA/NDAs
- MTAs
- SRAs
- CTAs
- MSAs
- Advise life sciences clients on strategic transactional and commercial matters across all stages of growth and development
- Collaborate closely with business, regulatory, and IP teams on sophisticated industry-focused transactions
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of law firm experience handling life sciences transactions
- Strong drafting and negotiation experience with commercial and operational agreements
- Prior in-house experience with a life sciences company strongly considered
- Excellent academic credentials and strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills
- Strong interest in focusing on life sciences transactions required
Compensation
Expected salary range in applicable markets: $225,000 – $435,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors.
Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, financial, retirement, and paid leave benefits.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through directcounsel.net with your resume, law school transcripts, and cover letter.
Salary : $225,000 - $435,000