Mid-Level Life Sciences Corporate Associate

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Job Overview:

A prominent law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Life Sciences corporate team in New York. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience handling a variety of corporate and transactional matters. The team focuses on corporate transactions for high-growth life sciences, healthcare, and technology companies in the U.S., Asia, and globally. The role involves working with venture-backed companies through transactions such as equity financing, IPOs, M&A, and corporate governance. While prior experience with life sciences companies is preferred, the firm is open to candidates with a strong corporate background and an interest in life sciences work.

Location:

• New York City, NY

Duties:

• Work on corporate transactions for life sciences, healthcare, and technology companies, including equity financing, IPOs, M&A, and corporate governance.
• Advise venture-backed private and public companies on a range of corporate matters.
• Manage substantial components of transactions independently while collaborating with senior attorneys and teams.
• Assist with public company work, including ongoing SEC representation and compliance.
• Conduct due diligence and provide strategic guidance on complex corporate matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including agreements related to financing, mergers, and governance.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and work directly with them on corporate matters.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate and transactional matters.
• Experience with public company work, including SEC representation, is preferred.
• Prior experience with life sciences companies is a plus, but not required.
• Strong experience working in teams and independently managing transactions.
• Exceptional academic credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) in the jurisdiction where the position is based.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction where the position is based, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Skills:

• Expertise in corporate transactional matters, including M&A, equity financing, and IPOs.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and securities law.
• Ability to manage and execute significant portions of transactions independently.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both in teams and independently.
• Strong client relationship-building and management skills.
• Interest in life sciences is highly preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous vacation and paid time off policies.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship programs.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306