Mid-Level Life Sciences Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Title: Mid-Level Life Sciences Corporate Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in Boston, MA, is seeking a mid-level corporate associate to support its expanding Life Sciences practice. This opportunity, offered through a legal recruitment agency, is ideal for an attorney with experience in handling corporate matters for innovative, growth-stage companies, particularly those in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. The role involves significant client interaction and cross-border transactions, offering exposure to venture-backed entities, public company work, and a broad scope of transactional activities.

Duties:

• Handle corporate transactional work for high-growth companies in life sciences, healthcare, and technology

• Support clients throughout the business lifecycle, from formation to exit events

• Manage equity financing deals, including venture financings and IPOs

• Lead or contribute to M&A transactions and public offerings

• Guide on corporate governance and compliance matters

• Draft and review key transaction documents

• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders across jurisdictions

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of experience in corporate transactional work, including:

  • Registered equity offerings

  • Public company representation

  • SEC reporting and compliance

  • Mergers and acquisitions

• Demonstrated ability to manage substantial portions of deals independently

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in a U.S. State Bar

• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar or eligibility for prompt admission

Skills:

• Deep understanding of corporate law principles and public company regulations

• Familiarity with legal frameworks impacting life sciences and healthcare companies

• Interest in or experience with life sciences sector clients

• Proficient in transaction structuring and due diligence

• Collaborative, adaptable, and resourceful approach to problem-solving

Job Location:

• Boston, MA

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.