Mid-level or Senior Corporate - Life Sciences Associate

Profile

Job Overview
A leading law firm is seeking a highly qualified mid-level or senior associate to join its Life Sciences transactional group in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a broad range of corporate transactions for life sciences companies and healthcare investment funds. This role focuses on public and private capital markets offerings, M&A, and reporting requirements for public companies. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and dynamic team that offers excellent professional growth opportunities.

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Duties

• Handle a broad range of corporate transactions for life sciences companies and healthcare investment funds.
• Lead or assist in public capital markets offerings (IPOs, follow-on offerings, ATM facilities).
• Work on private offerings, including PIPEs and venture capital financings.
• Advise clients on 1934 Act reporting, including filing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Participate in public and private company M&A transactions, including structured deals such as earnout-based transactions, product acquisitions, and spin-out transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex corporate matters in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
• Assist clients in navigating regulatory and compliance challenges.

Requirements

• Law school class years 2018 to 2022.
• Experience in corporate transactions, particularly in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of public and private capital markets, M&A, and related transactions.
• Experience with public company reporting requirements and SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Strong understanding of IPOs, follow-on offerings, PIPEs, venture capital financings, and structured deals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• California bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education

• J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in California, or eligibility to obtain California bar admission promptly.

Skills

• Strong corporate transactional skills, particularly in the life sciences sector.
• Knowledge of public and private capital markets, M&A, and healthcare investment funds.
• Experience with SEC reporting and compliance (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality legal services.
• Ability to handle complex negotiations and transactions.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306