Life Sciences Partnering and Licensing Attorney

Job overview

The Life Sciences Partnering and Licensing Attorney role is onsite in Palo Alto, CA; the posting also lists Boston and San Diego as locations. The annual salary range is $260,000–$390,000, with the final offer dependent on experience and location. The attorney joins a nationally recognized Life Sciences Corporate Partnering and Licensing practice. The attorney structures and negotiates strategic transactions for life sciences clients, drafting agreements and advising on domestic and international partnering and licensing matters. The role supports clients in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries in coordination with corporate, regulatory, and intellectual property teams.

What you'll do

• Structure, negotiate, and draft licenses, collaboration agreements, and other commercial contracts
• advise life sciences clients on complex partnering and licensing transactions in domestic and international markets
• work with corporate, regulatory, and intellectual property teams supporting biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

life sciences attorney

partnering and licensing

palo alto ca

boston ma

san diego ca

commercial transactions

licensing

collaboration agreements

biotechnology

pharmaceuticals

$260k–$390k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• firm-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• parental leave
• vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• professional development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting seeks 3–6 years of relevant strategic transaction experience in a law firm or in-house setting; corporate or patent experience and a technical degree are a plus.

About the employer

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