Life Sciences Corporate Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Life Sciences Corporate Associate Attorney role is listed in Redwood City, CA, and the posting also identifies offices in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Silicon Valley. Work arrangement is not specified. Compensation is $235,000–$310,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. The attorney joins a global law firm’s Life Sciences team, advising companies in life sciences, healthcare, and technology. The associate handles corporate and transactional matters across company lifecycles, including financings, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, securities compliance, and governance. The work supports clients’ corporate needs while contributing to transaction teams and developing expertise in life sciences and related industries.

What you'll do

• Advise venture-backed private and public companies on corporate and transactional matters
• handle equity financings
• advise on IPOs and registered equity offerings
• support mergers and acquisitions
• advise public companies on ongoing SEC matters and compliance
• assist with corporate governance
• independently manage substantial transaction components while collaborating with deal teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

life sciences corporate associate attorney

corporate law

transactional law

life sciences

equity financing

ipos

registered equity offerings

mergers and acquisitions

sec compliance

corporate governance

redwood city ca

$235,000–$310,000 per year

2–4 years’ experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 2–4 years of corporate and transactional law experience, including public company work, registered equity offerings, ongoing SEC representation, and M&A. Candidates interested in life sciences work may be considered without direct industry experience. Relevant bar admission or prompt eligibility is required.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.