Private Companies Resource Attorney

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Job Overview: A law firm seeks a talented Private Companies Resource Attorney with a strong US corporate/transactional practice background. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience and be adept at working with larger, later-stage private companies. Additionally, familiarity or interest in life sciences and/or digital health is preferred. The role involves preparing, improving, and curating template documents, developing educational content, and staying updated on legal developments.

Duties:

• Prepare, improve, annotate, and automate template documents.
• Curate and organize forms, precedents, and other know-how.
• Develop training and educational content with the legal education team.
• Coordinate with lawyers and Cooley personnel for resource review and updating.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Private Companies, Life Sciences Regulatory, and Digital Health practices.
• Prepare summaries and alerts regarding legal developments.
• Develop content for Cooley publications and external-facing resources.
• Field day-to-day requests from attorneys for precedents and templates.
• Participate in resource, knowledge management, and practice innovation projects.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• Must be a licensed attorney.
• 3-5 years of experience in a US corporate/transactional practice.
• Well-developed skill set in working with larger, later-stage private companies.
• Background or interest in life sciences and/or digital health preferred.
• Strong drafting skills.
• Ability to handle multiple ongoing projects.
• Associate experience running closings and coordinating diligence/disclosures on transactions preferred.
• Detailed drafting and analysis skills are required for template documents.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar Association.

Skills:

• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in legal research and staying updated on legal developments.
• Familiarity with corporate transactions and private company counseling.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.

Location: Boston, MA

Benefits: The firm offers a full range of elective benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults, and other parental support benefits. Additionally, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short-term medical benefits, vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays. Generous parental leave and fertility benefits are also provided.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306