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Associate, IP Transactions: Life Sciences

Palo Alto, California Permanent USD260,000 - USD365,000 per year View Job Description
An opportunity for an associate with 3-5 years of intellectual property transactions experience to advise clients across the life sciences sector. The role focuses on licensing, collaborations, commercial agreements, and strategic transactions involving innovative biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device businesses.
  • Work on cutting-edge life sciences transactions.
  • Exposure to complex M&A, licensing and collaborations.

About Our Client

This international law firm advises a diverse range of clients across the life sciences and healthcare sectors, including pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology startups, medical device businesses, private equity firms, venture capital investors, and strategic acquirers. The firm supports complex transactions at the intersection of intellectual property, innovation, and commercial strategy.

Job Description

  • Advise clients on intellectual property aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and licensing agreements within the life sciences sector.
  • Draft and negotiate complex IP-related contracts, including collaboration and development agreements.
  • Provide strategic counsel on IP portfolio management and protection strategies.
  • Conduct due diligence on intellectual property assets in transactional contexts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address IP issues in broader business transactions.
  • Stay updated on emerging trends and regulations in intellectual property law affecting the life sciences industry.
  • Assist in resolving disputes related to intellectual property rights and agreements.
  • Support clients in navigating regulatory and compliance matters tied to intellectual property in the life sciences field.

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate should have:

  • Strong experience with intellectual property law, particularly in the life sciences sector.
  • Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex IP-related agreements.
  • Deep understanding of transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and licensing.
  • Ability to conduct thorough due diligence on IP assets and portfolios.
  • Strong legal research and analytical skills to address regulatory and compliance issues.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
  • A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual base salary ranging from $260,000 to $365,000 USD, based on JD year and other relevant factors.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Permanent role based in Silicon Valley.
  • Opportunity to advise sophisticated clients across the life sciences industry.
  • High-profile transactional work spanning licensing, collaborations, and M&A.
  • Exposure to emerging issues involving AI, digital health, data rights, and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment.
  • Career development within a leading intellectual property transactions practice.
Contact
Stephanie Morris
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7094757

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Sub Sector
Associate - Law Firm
Industry
Business Services
Where
Palo Alto
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stephanie Morris
Job Reference
JN-092026-7094757
 

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