New York City | Hybrid

Private Companies – Life Sciences Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$260,000 – $390,000+

A premier AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Private Companies – Life Sciences Associate Attorney to join its New York office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing venture-backed life sciences companies, founders, venture capital funds, and strategic investors throughout the full corporate lifecycle—from formation and financing through strategic growth and exit transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of corporate experience gained at a national or international law firm

• Significant experience representing early-stage and growth-stage life sciences companies on day-to-day corporate matters

• Experience advising venture-backed companies, founders, venture capital funds, and institutional investors

• Experience handling venture capital financings, including seed, Series A through later-stage preferred equity financings

• Experience counseling emerging companies throughout their corporate lifecycle, including entity formation, governance, commercial matters, equity compensation, and general corporate counseling

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, IPO readiness, and other liquidity events

• Experience drafting and negotiating stock purchase agreements, investor rights agreements, voting agreements, capitalization documents, financing documents, and other corporate transaction documents

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school

• New York bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Elite Emerging Companies & Venture Capital platform

✅ Opportunity to represent innovative life sciences companies from formation through exit

✅ Work alongside leading venture capital funds, founders, and strategic investors

✅ Significant client interaction and early responsibility

✅ Strong business development opportunities, mentorship, and career advancement

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment working with some of the most innovative companies in the life sciences industry

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