Technology Transactions - Life Sciences Transactions + Licensing Associate Attorney (Junior to [...]

Technology Transactions – Life Sciences Transactions + Licensing Associate Attorney (Junior to Mid-Level)

Position: Technology Transactions – Life Sciences Transactions + Licensing Associate Attorney (Junior to Mid-Level)
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Office: Boston, MA

Experience: 3 - 6 Years of Experience

Who We Are

MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent. MoFo consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities.

Technology Transactions – Life Sciences Transactions + Licensing Team

As part of MoFo’s preeminent Technology Transactions Group, MoFo’s market-leading Life Sciences Transactions + Licensing team advises clients at every stage of product and company lifecycle – from discovery and development through commercialization and exit. We represent a broad spectrum of industry participants, including biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, medical device and diagnostic innovators, research institutions, investors, and digital health companies.

MoFo’s Life Sciences Transactions + Licensing Team Advises Clients With Respect To a Wide Range Of Areas Including The Following:

• License agreements
• Collaboration, research, and development agreements
• University and research institution licensing transactions
• Patent licensing and commercialization agreements and strategies
• Distribution, supply, commercialization, and manufacturing transactions
• Clinical trial arrangements including contract research, development, and manufacturing transactions
• Intellectual property management and audits
• Risk mitigation strategy in connection with licensing intellectual property
• Supporting 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
• Interfacing with clients, in-house counsel, and counterparties in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment
• Collaborating across practice areas (e.g. corporate, IP, regulatory, litigation) on multidisciplinary matters

Joining MoFo’s Technology Transactions Group and Life Sciences + Licensing practice means working at the forefront of the industry on deals that drive innovation in biotech, pharma, medtech, and digital health. You’ll gain hands-on experience with high-impact transactions – including licensing, collaborations, and strategic partnerships – from a broad range of clients, from early-stage emerging growth companies to global public companies.

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Who You Are

• You have a J.D. from an accredited law school and are licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• You have 3-6 years of relevant experience at a top law firm or in-house legal department, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked extensively in the life sciences.
• You have experience with the legal, regulatory, and business issues unique to the life sciences sector.
• You have superior drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• You have demonstrated an ability to manage multiple matters and clients simultaneously with a high level of responsiveness and attention to detail.
• You have an undergraduate or advanced degree in the biological sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, business, or similar areas (preferred but not required).

Own Your MoFo Career

• MyMoFo, a best-in-class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
• MoFo Navigate, our mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth. By encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography, MoFo Navigate creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to the changing needs of all of our attorneys as they grow and develop.
• MoFo NEXT, our dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

What We Offer

• 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, and more
• Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
• Global wellness program, including 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 pro bono matters
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable donations

Inquiries

For questions regarding this position, please contact Aidan Hussin, Senior Attorney Recruiting Specialist.

Morrison Foerster accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

Salary information: Boston, MA annual salary range: $260,000 to $390,000

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