Minimum of three years of experience in complex licensing and strategic transactions, ideally in life sciences or biopharma.
Demonstrated interest in building a career in life sciences, particularly with pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms.
Experience in M&A and corporate transactions, including due diligence, is advantageous.
A scientific or technical background is highly regarded.
Strong skills in drafting, negotiation, analysis, and organization are essential.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with partners and clients.
Excellent academic credentials and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Admission to the New York bar is required.
Responsibilities
Focus on complex licensing, collaboration, and strategic transactions in the biopharma sector.
Support M&A and related life sciences matters as needed.
Collaborate directly with partners and senior lawyers in the Life Sciences practice.
Manage multiple matters simultaneously while ensuring high-quality work.
Engage with clients and broader deal teams to facilitate transactions.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package offered.
Opportunities for professional development and growth within a leading firm.
Collaborative work environment with experienced partners and senior lawyers.
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Role:
Clifford Chance is seeking an associate with at least three years of experience to join its growing Life Sciences practice. The associate will focus primarily on complex licensing, collaboration, and other strategic transactions in the biopharma sector, with additional opportunities to support M&A and related life sciences matters. The associate will work directly with partners and senior lawyers across the Life Sciences licensing and collaboration practice.
Qualifications
Your experience
Experience with complex licensing, collaboration, and other strategic commercial transactions, preferably in the life sciences or biopharma sector.
Strong interest in developing a practice focused on life sciences and working with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Experience supporting M&A and other corporate transactions, including transactional due diligence, is beneficial.
Scientific or technical background is highly valued.
Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively with partners, clients and broader deal teams.
Excellent academic credentials and written and verbal communication skills.
Admission to the applicable state bar, or eligibility to become admitted.
Admission to the New York bar is required. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).
Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Subject to the candidate's experience, the salary range for this role is $260,000-$390,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
