Technology Transactions Biotech Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced associate to join its nationally recognized technology transactions team in Palo Alto. The practice advises innovative life sciences companies on strategic commercial arrangements, including partnering agreements, asset sales, and licensing deals. This role offers early client contact and exposure to a broad range of transactions within a collaborative, high-performance environment that values diverse perspectives and professional development.

Duties

• Advise life sciences clients on strategic commercial arrangements, including partnering, collaboration, and asset sales agreements.



• Negotiate foundational technology licenses with academic institutions and commercial entities.



• Structure and draft manufacturing arrangements and other technology-focused operational agreements.



• Collaborate closely with attorneys across the firm to support the development and commercialization of client technologies.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of transactional and licensing experience.



• Genuine interest and prior experience in the life sciences sector.



• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial practice group that values collaboration and high performance.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills for complex commercial and licensing transactions.



• Understanding of the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries.



• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction and team collaboration.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.



• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.



• Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26.



• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.



• Paid parental leave.



• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine.



• Parents and caregivers resource group.



• Career coaching for working parents.



• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.



• Tutoring and college coach for older children.



• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.



• Flexible spending accounts.



• 401(k) retirement plan.



• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.



• Basic and supplemental life insurance.



• Short and long-term disability.



• Voluntary long term care insurance.



• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.



• Voluntary ID theft protection.



• Voluntary pet insurance.



• Medicare consulting.



• Access to discounts: gym, fitness centers, local businesses, and more.



• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
228 Hamilton Ave, 3rd Floor
Palo Alto
California
United States 94301
Phone : (650) 752-1500
Fax : (213) 895-7306