Associate - Corporate - Healthcare - Licensing

Latham & Watkins LLP

$225K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in life sciences licensing
  • Degree in Biology or Chemistry-related field
  • Background in the biopharmaceutical industry
  • Strong drafting skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Advise on life sciences transactions including licensing and joint ventures
  • Negotiate complex strategic partnerships
  • Collaborate with clients to develop creative legal solutions
  • Structure and draft licensing agreements
  • Manage vendor agreements in the life sciences sector

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive 'LiveWell Latham' program
  • Best-in-class benefits supporting personal and professional well-being
  • Resources for family-building and health management
  • Support for saving for the future
  • Commitment to equal opportunity and a diverse workplace
Full Job Description
About the Practice Group

Latham's life sciences licensing group brings market-leading experience to structuring and negotiating the industry's most transformative strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and other licensing agreements.

We draw on deep industry experience and technical knowledge to advise life sciences companies and their investors on the full range of technology-based commercial transactions. Many lawyers on our team hold advanced scientific and business degrees, are qualified to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office, and have held legal and scientific positions within high-profile life sciences companies.

Our team routinely advises on life sciences transactions that receive industry-wide accolades for their innovative approaches to identify, develop and commercialize cutting-edge products. We advise across the spectrum of life sciences transactions, from vendor agreements and intellectual property and technology licensing transactions, to complex strategic alliances and collaborations. We work collaboratively with clients to identify, conceptualize, and develop creative solutions to the thorniest business and legal issues that arise in the course of a complex life sciences transaction.

About the Role

The Corporate Department of the New York office seeks a skilled and highly qualified corporate associate with at least three years of life sciences licensing experience. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Biology or Chemistry-related fields or experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. The candidate should have excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Main Contact Details

If you have any questions about the application, please contact:

Julia Graham
Associate Recruiting Manager - US Specialized Hiring


Additional Information

Investing in the well-being of our lawyers and staff is among the firm's highest priorities. Through our "LiveWell Latham" program, we offer best-in-class benefits and comprehensive resources designed to support you and your loved ones through all life's moments - from building a family and taking care of loved ones, to managing your health and saving for the future.

Pay Range

Associate Base Salary

Discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.

Class ofUS Payroll2026$225,0002025$225,0002024$235,0002023$260,0002022$310,0002021$365,0002020$390,0002019
$420,000
2018$435,000

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