Boston Technology Transactions (Biotech) Associate

Boston Technology Transactions (Biotech) Associate Opening Type: Experienced Attorneys Salary: 365,000 - 420,000 Practice: Technology Transactions Technology Transactions – Bio Location: Boston One Boston Place201 Washington Street, Suite 2000BostonMA02108-4403US 617-598-7800 Our uniquely positioned and nationally recognized technology transactions team partners with some of the most innovative and exciting life sciences companies, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, digital health, diagnostic, and discovery tools.   When you join the team, you’ll be part of a working group and firm culture that prioritizes mentoring, training, and professional development and values diverse perspectives, collaboration, and high performance. You will immediately have opportunities to interact with clients, be exposed to a range of dynamic transactions and work closely with other energetic attorneys firmwide.  Bring your many years of transactional and licensing experience and sincere interest in the dynamic world of life sciences to this incredible opportunity. Develop a career on the cutting-edge of the legal and technology sectors while working in our Boston office. Apply now for the chance to join this collaborative, forward-focused, and talented group. Visit wsgr.com to learn more about our values, our clients, and our culture. Click here to read about our Technology Transactions Group.  Key Qualifications: J.D./Admitted in local jurisdiction. 5-7 years of transactional and licensing experience at a top law firm focused on representing life science companies. Strong drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills. The ideal candidate will: A biological science, chemistry, engineering, pharmacy and/or business background will be considered favorably. Have top law firm training with significant experience drafting and negotiating collaboration, licensing, supply, and other complex commercial agreements, including M&A, for life sciences companies. Bring a strong track record of supporting and leading strategic and M&A transactions. Be able to advise clients on highly individualized, sophisticated, mission-critical agreements and provide practical, business-minded solutions. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage delicate relationships and high-pressure, fast-paced negotiations effectively. Have the ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines. Demonstrate familiarity with and interest in the life sciences industry (particularly biotech and pharmaceutical companies) and the regulatory environment. Demonstrate ability to work in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment, including with colleagues from other functional groups (e.g., M&A, corporate, antitrust, tax). Have experience mentoring, supervising and training junior attorneys. Compensation and Benefits Salary range of $365,000 – $420,000, based on year classification. Discretionary merit bonuses may also be awarded. Our benefits include: Monthly wellness reimbursements 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26 Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing Paid parental leave Parenting support concierge and telemedicine Parents and caregivers resource group Career coaching for working parents In-home and center-based back-up childcare Tutoring and college coach for older children Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution Flexible spending accounts 401(k) retirement plan Pretax commuter and parking benefits Basic and supplemental life insurance Short and long-term disability Voluntary long term care insurance Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance Voluntary ID theft protection Voluntary pet insurance Medicare consulting Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues

Salary : $365,000 - $420,000