14 hours ago
Technology Transactions – Life Sciences Transactions + Licensing Associate Attorney
Key requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school Licensed to practice in California 3-6 years of relevant experience at a top law firm or in-house legal department Extensive experience in the life sciences
The role
Morrison & Foerster is seeking a Technology Transactions Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join its Life Sciences Transactions + Licensing team in San Diego. This role will focus on advising clients in the life sciences sector on a wide range of transactional matters.
What you'll do
- Advise clients at every stage of product and company lifecycle
- Represent clients in license agreements
- Represent clients in collaboration, research, and development agreements
- Represent clients in university and research institution licensing transactions
- Represent clients in patent licensing and commercialization agreements and strategies
- Represent clients in plant trait, germplasm, and agricultural technology licensing and development agreements
- Represent clients in distribution, supply, commercialization, and manufacturing transactions
- Represent clients in clinical trial arrangements including contract research, development, and manufacturing transactions
- Advise clients on intellectual property management and audits
- Advise clients on risk mitigation strategy in connection with licensing intellectual property
- Support corporate transactions (e.g., venture financings, M&A, joint ventures) by conducting IP and commercial contract due diligence, and preparing and reviewing key transaction documents
- Interface with clients, in-house counsel, and counterparties in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment
- Collaborate across practice areas (e.g. corporate, IP, regulatory, litigation) on multidisciplinary matters
What we're looking for
J.D. from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice in California
3-6 years of relevant experience at a top law firm or in-house legal department
Extensive experience in the life sciences
Experience with the legal, regulatory, and business issues unique to the life sciences sector
Superior drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters and clients simultaneously with a high level of responsiveness and attention to detail
Experience with, or a strong interest in, transactions in agriculture (including plant biotechnology) and food (including CPG)· nice to have
An undergraduate or advanced degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, business, or similar areas· nice to have
Benefits
Variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care
Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA
401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps
Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements
Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations
Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with
Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations
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Technology Transactions – Life Sciences Transactions + Licensing Associate Attorney
Morrison & Foerster · San Diego · $260,000 – $365,000
San Diego · $260,000 – $365,000