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Corporate & Business Transactions - Life Sciences - Midlevel Associate

$225k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is partnering with a globally recognized law firm to identify mid-level and senior Associates for its expanding Life Sciences Corporate & Business Transactions practice. This is a premier opportunity for attorneys passionate about supporting cutting-edge biotech, pharma, and life sciences companies as they develop, partner, manufacture, and commercialize transformative technologies.

About the Role

The team is seeking candidates with 3–5 years of law firm experience handling a wide range of life sciences agreements, including:

  • Collaboration agreements

  • License agreements

  • Supply and manufacturing agreements

  • Product purchase and sale agreements

  • Operational agreements such as:

    • CDAs/NDAs

    • MTAs

    • SRAs

    • CTAs

    • MSAs

    • Other development and commercialization arrangements

In-house candidates with 2+ years of experience at a life sciences company and a strong desire to focus on life sciences transactions are also encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Bring
  • Experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial and partnering agreements

  • Strong understanding of the business and regulatory landscape governing biopharma and life sciences companies

  • Ability to collaborate with scientific, regulatory, and business stakeholders

  • Excellent communication skills and a business-minded approach to problem-solving

This is an outstanding role for attorneys who enjoy partnering directly with innovative life sciences clients at all stages—from early R&D to commercialization.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $225,000 – $435,000

Final compensation will be determined based on:

  • Relevant experience

  • Technical and industry expertise

  • Business needs and market conditions

  • Location and role responsibilities

Total compensation may include:

  • Full medical and financial benefits

  • 401(k) participation

  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave

  • Additional firm wide benefits and discretionary bonuses

All positions are at-will , and the firm reserves the right to adjust compensation and benefits based on performance or market factors.

About Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel partners with leading law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide to connect talented attorneys with outstanding opportunities. We take pride in matching professionals with roles that align with their expertise, values, and long-term career goals.

Apply confidentially by sending your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Vacancy posted 25 days ago
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