New York City | Hybrid

Life Sciences Licensing Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$310,000 – $390,000+

A premier global law firm is seeking a Life Sciences Licensing Associate Attorney to join its New York office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, and life sciences companies in sophisticated intellectual property licensing, technology transactions, and strategic collaborations.

Ideal Background

• 3–4 years of life sciences licensing and technology transactions experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, life sciences, and emerging growth companies, as well as investors and strategic partners

• Experience drafting and negotiating patent licenses, trademark licenses, technology licenses, software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, services agreements, distribution agreements, and other commercial technology agreements

• Experience negotiating joint development agreements, collaboration agreements, strategic alliance agreements, technology transfer agreements, and research and development agreements

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, public offerings, and other corporate transactions through intellectual property and technology due diligence

• Experience conducting intellectual property, licensing, and technology transaction due diligence for complex corporate transactions

• Familiarity with FDA-regulated products, patent portfolio strategy, commercialization, digital health, and university technology transfer is a plus

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated licensing matters while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• New York bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Premier Life Sciences Licensing practice

✅ Sophisticated intellectual property licensing and technology transactions

✅ Opportunity to represent leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies

✅ Significant client interaction and early deal responsibility

✅ Exposure to cutting-edge innovation, strategic collaborations, and technology commercialization

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

Interested?

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

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174