Corporate Life Sciences Associate (Philadelphia or D.C.)
DLA Piper is a bold and collaborative firm seeking an Associate to join their Corporate group with a focus on Life Sciences transactional work. The ideal candidate will assist with legal research, writing, and manage complex cases/transactions while working with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities as an Associate will vary based on level of experience and specific practice group
- Legal Research: Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case/transaction preparation and strategy
- Legal Writing: Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including briefs, motions, contracts, and correspondence
- Case/Transaction Assistance and Management: Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement
- Internal/External Client Interaction: Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative case/transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients
- Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including court hearings, depositions, negotiations, trials, etc
- Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents
- Professional Development: Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills
- Firm Citizenship and Community Involvement: Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities
Skills
- 1-3 years of corporate transactional experience with a background in Life Sciences
- Experience in contract drafting, including license agreements, collaboration agreements, supply agreements in the pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device space
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong organization, research, writing, and analytical skills
- JD
- Degree from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state in which they are officing
- 1 year of corporate experience
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
- Foster positive work relationships
- Comply with all firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Good business and professional judgment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Conceptual thinking
- Persuasive communication
- Management skills
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
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