Private Companies Resource Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a Private Companies Resource Attorney to support its practice groups with legal resources, knowledge management, and practice innovation. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in US corporate/transactional practice, strong drafting skills, and a background or interest in life sciences and digital health.

Job Duties:

• Prepare, improve, annotate, and automate template documents.
• Curate and organize forms, precedents, and other know-how.
• Develop training and educational content in collaboration with the legal education team.
• Coordinate with lawyers and other personnel across practice groups for review, updating, and contributions to practice resources and external publications.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Private Companies, Life Sciences Regulatory, and Digital Health practices; prepare summaries and alerts; ensure practice resources reflect new legal requirements.
• Develop content for Cooley publications, teach-ins, and other external-facing resources.
• Assist attorneys with day-to-day requests for precedents, templates, and resources.
• Participate in resource, knowledge management, practice innovation, and technology projects.
• Perform any other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• Must be a licensed attorney.
• 3-5 years of experience in a US corporate/transactional practice.
• Well-developed skill set in working with larger, later-stage private companies and their transactions.
• A background or interest in life sciences and digital health is preferred.
• Strong drafting skills.
• Ability to handle multiple ongoing projects and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Experience with running closings and coordinating diligence/disclosures on transactions preferred.
• Detailed drafting and analysis abilities for template documents.

Education and Certifications:

• Law degree from an accredited institution.
• Active license to practice law in the United States.

Skills:

• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Familiarity with private company transactions and legal requirements.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Location: Washington, DC

Benefits Offered: The firm offers a full range of elective benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, LTD, vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, parental leave, fertility benefits, and more.

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.