Technology & Life Sciences Transactions + Licensing Associate Attorney (Jr. to Mid-Level)

Our client is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. They are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent.

Their Technology Transactions - Life Sciences Transactions + Licensing Team

As part of our clients preeminent Technology Transactions Group, Our clients market-leading Life Sciences Transactions + Licensing team advises clients at every stage of product and company lifecycle – from discovery and development through commercialization and exit. They represent a broad spectrum of industry participants, including biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, medical device and diagnostic innovators, research institutions, investors, and digital health companies.

Our client’s Life Sciences Transactions + Licensing team advises clients with respect to a wide range of areas including the following:

• License agreements
• Collaboration, research, and development agreements
• University and research institution licensing transactions
• Patent licensing and commercialization agreements and strategies
• Distribution, supply, commercialization, and manufacturing transactions
• Clinical trial arrangements including contract research, development, and manufacturing transactions
• Intellectual property management and audits
• Risk mitigation strategy in connection with licensing intellectual property
• Supporting corporate transactions (e.g., venture financings, M&A, joint ventures) by conducing IP and commercial contract due diligence, and preparing and reviewing key transaction documents
• Interfacing with clients, in-house counsel, and counterparties in a fast-paced, deal-drive environment
• Collaborating across practice areas (e.g. corporate, IP, regulatory, litigation) on multidisciplinary matters

Joining our client’s Technology Transactions Group and Life Sciences + Licensing practice means working at the forefront of the industry on deals that drive innovation in biotech, pharma, medtech, and digital health. You’ll gain hands-on experience with high-impact transactions – including licensing, collaborations, and strategic partnerships – from a broad range of clients, from early-stage emerging growth companies to global public companies. Our practice offers unmatched exposure to complex, cross-border work and close collaboration with top-tier lawyers across IP, corporate, regulatory, and litigation disciplines. We’re a collegial, mentorship-driven team, committed to your growth and success.

Who You Are

• You have a J.D. from an accredited law school and are licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• You have 3-6 years of relevant experience at a top law firm or in-house legal department, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked extensively in the life sciences.
• You have experience with the legal, regulatory, and business issues unique to the life sciences sector.
• You have superior drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• You have demonstrated an ability to manage multiple matters and clients simultaneously with a high level of responsiveness and attention to detail.
• You have an undergraduate or advance degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, business, or similar areas (preferred but not required).