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Palo Alto, CA, United States

Technology Transactions (Biotech) Associate Attorney

Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Technology Transactions (Biotech) Associate Attorney with 6+ years of experience in transactional and licensing matters and a strong interest in the life sciences sector. The successful candidate will have opportunities to engage with clients, handle a variety of dynamic transactions, and collaborate with a team of enthusiastic attorneys across the firm. A background in biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, pharmacy, or business is highly valued.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead technology transactions and licensing matters focused on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, digital health, medical devices, diagnostics, and discovery tools.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients on complex transactions, including day-to-day operational issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including complex partnering and licensing arrangements, research and development agreements, manufacturing, supply, and distribution agreements.
• Handle agreements with academic and research institutions, clinical trial arrangements, material transfer agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Support and oversee mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, spin-outs, and joint ventures involving life sciences companies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to structure and negotiate complex transactions effectively.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and technological advancements in the life sciences sector.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the state of California.
• 6+ years of experience in transactional and licensing matters, with a preference for life sciences expertise.
• Strong academic credentials and a demonstrated interest in the life sciences field.
• Proven experience with various transaction types, including partnering, licensing, R&D, manufacturing, clinical trials, and M&A.
• Comfort with significant client interaction and a desire to lead in structuring and negotiating complex transactions.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational abilities.
• Capability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines effectively.
• Deep interest in and understanding of the life sciences industry.
• Background in biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, pharmacy, or business is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and their families.
• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave and extensive parenting support resources.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with firm contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm matching.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Various insurance options including life, disability, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting and firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

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