Technology Transactions (Biotech) Associate #19993

Vanguard-IP10 months ago
San Diego, CA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Large GP Firm with Cravath level compensation. An elite industry leader in Life Sciences & Patent Law. A top firm for emerging companies and venture capital in technology and life sciences. Exceptional programs for lateral integration and professional development.

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide. Our concentrated focus enables us to understand our clients’ technical needs and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our recruiters have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience and an exceptional record of success.

Required Qualifications

  • Prior transactional and licensing experience, focused on representing life science companies at a firm or as an in-house counsel
  • Interest in the dynamic world of life sciences, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, digital health, medical devices, diagnostics, and discovery tools
  • A biological science, chemistry, engineering, pharmacy and/or business background will be considered favorably
  • Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience should include all or some of the following: complex partnering and licensing arrangements; agreements with academic or research institutions; research and development agreements; manufacturing, supply, and distribution agreements; clinical trial arrangements; material transfer and non-disclosure agreements; and mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, spin-outs and joint venture transactions for companies in the life sciences sectors
  • Successful candidates must be comfortable with significant client interaction, including counseling clients on day-to-day matters and a desire to grow into a role leading the structure and negotiation of complex strategic transactions for clients

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: Cravath level compensation
  • Exceptional lateral integration and professional development programs

Required Skills

Life Sciences Expertise
Legal Documentation Drafting
Interpersonal Communication
Transactional & Licensing Experience
Client Counseling
Negotiation Skills
Complex Strategic Transactions