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Temporary Corporate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search

Job Overview 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.

Location Palo Alto, CA

Duties 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.

Requirements 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

Education and Certifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar

Willingness to become licensed in the state of office location, if not already admitted

Skills 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

Benefits 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

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