LIFE SCIENCES CORPORATE – MID-LEVEL ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Washington, DCHYBRID

A premier top-20 AmLaw firm is seeking a driven Associate Attorney to join its nationally-recognized Life Sciences Corporate Practice Group in Washington, DC. This is an exceptional opportunity to advise on high-profile corporate transactions for cutting-edge clients in the life sciences, healthcare, and technology sectors across the U.S. and globally.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.

• Active Bar Admission in the District of Columbia, in good standing, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

• 3–4 years of substantive experience handling a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including public company work, registered equity offerings, SEC reporting, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.

• Experience advising life sciences companies is preferred; candidates with a genuine interest in the life sciences sector will also be considered.

• Prior AmLaw firm experience is required.

• Demonstrated ability to manage significant components of complex transactions independently while collaborating effectively within deal teams.

• Soft Skills: Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise emerging growth and public companies in the life sciences and healthcare sectors on equity financings, IPOs, M&A, and corporate governance.

• Manage key components of sophisticated corporate transactions from start to finish, including coordination of deal teams and direct client interaction.

• Provide counsel on SEC compliance, registered equity offerings, and other public company matters.

• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver seamless, business-focused solutions.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most highly-regarded Life Sciences Corporate practices in the country, working with industry pioneers and innovators shaping the future of healthcare and technology. Associates are entrusted with meaningful responsibility and client engagement from the outset, while benefiting from mentorship and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. The firm offers the ideal platform for ambitious attorneys seeking to elevate their skills while making an impact on transformative transactions that drive growth and innovation worldwide.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to range from $260,000 – $310,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; generous vacation and time off; wellness initiatives; and commuter benefits.
• Additional Perks: Include pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, FSA/HSA accounts, Dependent Care FSA, long term care, Health Advocate, a range of reproductive health benefits, and a concierge program, among others.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, references, and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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