Boston | Hybrid
$260,000 – $390,000+
A premier AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Life Sciences Licensing Associate Attorney to join its Boston office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, and other life sciences companies in sophisticated intellectual property licensing, technology transactions, and strategic collaborations.
• 3–4 years of life sciences licensing and technology transactions experience gained at a national or international law firm
• Experience advising biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, and other life sciences companies
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating intellectual property license agreements, including patent and trademark licenses
• Experience negotiating joint development agreements, collaboration agreements, strategic alliance agreements, research agreements, and technology transfer agreements
• Experience drafting and negotiating technology agreements, including software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, commercial technology agreements, and services agreements
• Experience with distribution agreements, commercialization agreements, and other strategic commercial transactions
• Experience conducting intellectual property and technology due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions, financings, licensing transactions, and other corporate transactions
• Experience supporting technology transfer and broader corporate transactions involving valuable intellectual property assets
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated licensing and technology transactions while maintaining significant client interaction
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Massachusetts bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Elite Life Sciences Licensing practice
Sophisticated intellectual property licensing and technology transactions
Opportunity to represent leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences innovators
Significant client interaction and early responsibility
Strong mentorship, business development opportunities, and long-term career growth
Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment with market-leading compensation and benefits
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.
Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.
I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.
Confidential inquiries are always welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com