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Palo Alto, CA
Life Sciences Partnering & Licensing Attorney
Attorney
2-10 yrs required
No
A top-tier law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of experience to join its renowned Life Sciences Partnering & Licensing practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on strategic transactions for leading and emerging life sciences companies. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in commercial agreements, including licensing and collaboration deals, and demonstrate a keen interest in supporting innovative work in biotech, medtech, and digital health.
Palo Alto, CA
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including:
Licensing agreements
Collaboration and co-development agreements
Manufacturing, distribution, and other strategic transactions
Advise clients in the life sciences sector on transactional strategy and regulatory considerations
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including IP, regulatory, and corporate attorneys
Support clients from early-stage biotech to large pharmaceutical companies
Remain current on legal and market developments in life sciences and technology transactions
3–6 years of legal experience focused on life sciences transactional work
Prior experience at a law firm or in-house legal department within the life sciences industry
Familiarity with licensing, joint ventures, and commercial transactions
Corporate or patent experience and/or a technical background is a plus
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and meet deadlines
Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing of at least one . state bar
Willingness to become licensed in the state of office location, if not already admitted
Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities
Deep understanding of intellectual property and commercial issues in life sciences
Excellent communication and client-service skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple legal disciplines
Attention to detail and organizational excellence in handling transactional work
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Health savings account and flexible spending account options
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Firm-paid life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage
Backup child and adult care assistance
Generous parental leave and fertility support
Accrued paid vacation: 4 weeks/year
Paid sick time: 2 weeks/year
10 paid holidays annually
Structured orientation and benefits onboarding for new hires
May 07, 2025
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