Corporate Associate Attorney – Life Sciences Transactions

Corporate AssociateDirect Counsel is seeking a Corporate Associate to join a premier Life Sciences transactional practice in San Francisco. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with sophisticated corporate and securities experience who is looking to advise innovative life sciences companies and healthcare-focused investment funds on complex transactions throughout the corporate lifecycle.The ideal candidate will have significant experience representing public and private life sciences companies in capital markets, financing, securities compliance, and M&A transactions.ResponsibilitiesAdvise public and private life sciences companies on a broad range of corporate and transactional mattersRepresent dedicated healthcare and life sciences investment fundsStructure, negotiate, and manage: Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)Follow-on offeringsAt-the-Market (ATM) offeringsPIPE transactionsVenture capital financingsPublic and private mergers and acquisitionsStrategic transactions and corporate restructuringsAssist clients with SEC reporting and compliance obligations, including: Forms 10-KForms 10-QForms 8-KAdvise clients on corporate governance and securities law mattersHandle sophisticated M&A transactions, including: Earnout-based transactionsProduct acquisitionsSpin-out transactionsWork directly with management teams, boards of directors, investors, and underwritersCollaborate with attorneys across capital markets, tax, intellectual property, executive compensation, and regulatory practicesQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolLaw school class years 2018–2022Significant corporate transactional experienceExperience representing life sciences companies, healthcare companies, or investment fundsStrong experience with: Capital markets transactionsIPOs and follow-on offeringsPIPE transactionsVenture capital financingsSEC reporting and compliancePublic and private M&A transactionsExcellent drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skillsStrong analytical, organizational, and communication abilitiesAbility to manage complex matters and significant client responsibilitiesCalifornia Bar admission or ability to obtain admission promptlyOutstanding academic credentialsCompensation & BenefitsSalary range: $260,000 – $420,000Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerationsDiscretionary performance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive healthcare benefitsRetirement benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Paid vacation and sick timeParental leaveBasic life insuranceWhy This OpportunityJoin a highly regarded Life Sciences transactional practiceRepresent cutting-edge biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare companiesWork on sophisticated capital markets, financing, and M&A transactionsSignificant client contact and hands-on responsibilityEntrepreneurial, collaborative, and dynamic team environmentOutstanding opportunities for professional development and long-term career growthDirect Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.