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Corporate Transactional Counsel/Sr. Associate Attorney

§ Seniority: Senior Associate/Counsel

§ Practice Area: Life Sciences & Capital Markets, Bio-Pharmaceutical Transactions, Public Securities, and Venture Finance

§ Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite/Hybrid)

§ Salary: $260,000 to $420,000 (Market-leading compensation reflective of seniority; includes comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and performance-based bonuses)

§ Schedule: Full-time, Direct-Hire, 1,850 hours billable hourly expectation

§ The Firm:

Our client is a preeminent global powerhouse, consistently recognized as an AmLaw Top 20 firm that possesses numerous Chamber-ranked Tier 1 practice groups. Partners at the firm work across corporate, litigation and regulatory practices, and have a well-established Life Sciences Corporate Transactional practice group based out of San Francisco that seeks to hire a lateral senior associate or counsel-level attorney. Known for its sophisticated approach to complex legal challenges, the firm serves as a primary advisor to the world’s most innovative life sciences entities and healthcare-focused investment vehicles.

With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary solutions, the firm provides an unparalleled platform for practitioners to engage in high-stakes, market-moving transactions. The Life Sciences group, in particular, is celebrated for its entrepreneurial spirit and its ability to guide emerging and established biopharmaceutical companies through every stage of the corporate lifecycle, from initial venture funding to blockbuster public offerings and strategic exits.

§ Duties:

The selected Associate will manage a diverse portfolio of sophisticated corporate matters, serving as a lead advisor to both emerging growth companies and established public entities within the biotechnology and medical technology sectors.

⨖ Orchestrating comprehensive public capital market initiatives, including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), follow-on equity offerings, and At-The-Market (ATM) facilities.

⨖ Navigating complex regulatory requirements and reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the preparation of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.

⨖ Executing private placement transactions, such as Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPEs) and multi-stage venture capital financing rounds.

⨖ Structuring and negotiating intricate public and private mergers and acquisitions, with a specific focus on asset-level transactions, product spin-outs, and earn-out-driven deal architectures.

⨖ Advising dedicated healthcare investment funds on portfolio company management and strategic capital deployment.

§ Qualifications:

⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally recognized, ABA-accredited law school with a distinguished academic record.

⨖ Active Bar admission in the State of California or immediate eligibility for reciprocal admission.

⨖ Four (4) to Eight (8) years of dedicated experience in corporate law, with a primary focus on life sciences or healthcare technology.

⨖ Proven track record in handling sophisticated securities offerings and M&A transactions within a high-volume, premier law firm environment.

§ Skills:

⨖ Deep technical understanding of the unique valuation and structural nuances of clinical-stage biopharmaceutical companies.

⨖ Exceptional drafting capabilities regarding complex purchase price adjustments and contingency-based transaction documents.

⨖ Experience in counseling boards of directors and executive leadership on corporate governance and fiduciary duties during transformative events.

⨖ Ability to lead multidisciplinary deal teams while maintaining a high degree of precision in time-sensitive transactional environments.

!Notice¡

*This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.