Private Companies Resource Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a Private Companies Resource Attorney to support its practice groups with legal resources, knowledge management, and practice innovation. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in US corporate/transactional practice, strong drafting skills, and a background or interest in life sciences and digital health.

Job Duties:

• Prepare, improve, annotate, and automate template documents.
• Curate and organize forms, precedents, and other know-how.
• Develop training and educational content in collaboration with the legal education team.
• Coordinate with lawyers and other personnel across practice groups for review, updating, and contributions to practice resources and external publications.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Private Companies, Life Sciences Regulatory, and Digital Health practices; prepare summaries and alerts; ensure practice resources reflect new legal requirements.
• Develop content for Cooley publications, teach-ins, and other external-facing resources.
• Assist attorneys with day-to-day requests for precedents, templates, and resources.
• Participate in resource, knowledge management, practice innovation, and technology projects.
• Perform any 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 and their transactions.
• A background or interest in life sciences and digital health is preferred.
• Strong drafting skills.
• Ability to handle multiple ongoing projects and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Experience with running closings and coordinating diligence/disclosures on transactions preferred.
• Detailed drafting and analysis abilities for template documents.

Education and Certifications:

• Law degree from an accredited institution.
• Active license to practice law in the United States.

Skills:

• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Familiarity with private company transactions and legal requirements.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Location: Washington, DC

Benefits Offered: The firm offers a full range of elective benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, LTD, vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, parental leave, fertility benefits, and more.

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