Private Companies Resource Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

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 (.) 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.

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