Mid-level Regulatory and Compliance Associate Attorney

A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Mid-level Regulatory and Compliance Associate Attorney with 2-3 years of experience. The ideal candidate should have experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, and diagnostic industries and should be capable of managing junior attorneys. The role includes providing regulatory and compliance support in corporate transactions or capital markets matters. The candidate will also have experience representing pharmaceutical, biologic, medtech, and diagnostics companies, along with their investors, on development and commercialization matters. Exceptional academic credentials, comparable law firm experience or commensurate experience working at the FDA, excellent written and verbal communication skills and a desire to learn from senior lawyers are essential. California Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly is required.

Duties:

• Provide legal support in regulatory and compliance matters, with a focus on the pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, and diagnostic industries.
• Manage and guide junior attorneys in the team.
• Offer regulatory and compliance support in corporate transactions and capital markets matters.
• Represent pharmaceutical, biologic, medtech, and diagnostics companies, as well as their investors, on development and commercialization issues.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and legal developments within the specified industries.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience as an attorney.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, and diagnostic industries.
• Capability to manage junior attorneys.
• Experience providing regulatory and compliance support in corporate transactions or capital markets matters.
• Proven experience representing companies and investors in the specified industries.
• Exceptional academic credentials.
• Comparable law firm experience or commensurate experience working at the FDA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active California Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues in pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, and diagnostic industries.

This international firm covers the full range of corporate law practices, and specializes in niche fields such as transportation, food, and carbon markets; its four offices in the state give the firm a strong presence in California. Attorneys in this firm take an entrepreneurial approach to minimizing risks and maximizing outcomes for leading corporations and investors, and are equally comfortable in the courtroom or the conference room.