Life Sciences Public M&A Mid/Senior Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid/senior associate with 3-6 years of experience to join their Public M&A team in New York. The role offers the chance to engage in high-profile M&A transactions, particularly within the Life Sciences and Technology sectors, providing a dynamic environment for professional growth.

Duties

• Engage in M&A transactions involving public companies on both the sell-side and buy-side.
• Advise clients on related securities laws and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute complex transactions.
• Develop strategic advisory skills to support client objectives.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of general M&A and transactional experience.
• Experience with public company transactions preferred.
• Familiarity with the Tech and/or Life Sciences industries is a plus.
• Outstanding academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective client management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engagement in high-profile, industry-leading transactions.

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.