Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / IP_ - Patent Licensing Attorney in Palo Alto, CA

Law Firm

Palo Alto, CA

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / IP_ - Patent Licensing Attorney in Palo Alto, CA

Attorney

3-6 yrs required

No

H1: Join Cooley's Life Sciences Partnering & Licensing Practice as an Associate
H2: Opportunity for Experienced Attorneys in Palo Alto, Boston, or San Diego Offices
Headline: Life Sciences Partnering & Licensing Attorney Position Available at Cooley Law Firm

Cooley is currently seeking an experienced attorney to join our nationally recognized Life Sciences Partnering & Licensing practice. This position is open in our Palo Alto, Boston, or San Diego offices and offers a competitive salary and a full range of elective benefits.

Job Title: Life Sciences Partnering & Licensing Attorney
Job ID: 2391PA
Position: Associate
Practice Area: Life Sciences Partnering
Open Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Pay Type: Salary
Job Function: Legal

Job Description:

- Join Cooley's preeminent Life Sciences Corporate Partnering & Licensing practice
- Represent life sciences companies in structuring, negotiating, and drafting commercial transaction agreements
- Negotiate licenses, collaboration agreements, and other commercial agreements
- Previous experience in a private law firm or in-house position preferred
- Corporate or patent experience and/or technical degree is a plus
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Salary Information:

- Expected annual pay range: $260,000 - $390,000
- Final offer amount dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of candidate

Benefits:

- Full range of elective benefits including medical, dental, vision, and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage
- Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits
- Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, and LTD
- Accrued vacation time and sick time
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
- Detailed benefit orientation for new employees

Job Requirements:

- 3-6 years of experience representing life sciences companies in commercial transactions
- Experience in structuring, negotiating, and drafting strategic commercial transaction agreements
- Strong negotiation and drafting skills
- Previous experience in a private law firm or in-house position preferred
- Corporate or patent experience and/or technical degree is a plus
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
- Must be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction