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Associate - Corporate (Life Sciences)
Boston, MA
Job Description
A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimize your wellbeing.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Role purpose
Qualified candidates will have experience handling M&A transactions and a solid understanding of corporate law and the Life Sciences sector. Associates joining our growing Boston team will have the opportunity to advise corporate Life Sciences clients in connection with a variety of transactions. Our associates enjoy a high level of responsibility and can expect to continue their career development in a team-based environment that values mentoring and professional growth.
Role & Responsibilities
-Represent Life Sciences companies, founders and investors in a variety of corporate transactions, including formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financing.
-Draft, review and negotiate primary and ancillary transaction documents.
-Assist in managing due diligence and all logistical preparation for signing/closing.
-Communicate with appropriate audiences on open issues and transaction documents.
Team
This individual will report directly to the Boston-based Corporate Life Science partners. The Team also works closely with other partners, associates, and staff, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Minimum Requirements
-A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school.
-Must be admitted, and in good standing, to the bar in the jurisdiction in which you will practice, or must provide written confirmation as to ability to become admitted in that State or District.
Preferred Requirements
-Substantial experience in Corporate/ M&A transactions with particular exposure to the Life Sciences sector.
-Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-The ability to work well under pressure and manage your time effectively.
-Class years: 2022-2018.
Salary Range: $235,000-$390,000 (determined by JD Year).
Hybrid Work Environment
Equal Employment Opportunity
A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. It is A&O Shearman's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status or alienage, disability, pregnancy or related medical issue, military or qualified veteran status, familial status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, gender, including gender identity, gender expression or transition status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and/or sex offenses, sexual and reproductive health decisions, unemployment status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual's relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
If you are vision-impaired or have another disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at A&O Shearman, please contact US HR Transactions at US-HRTransactions@aoshearman.com or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Transactions.
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimize your wellbeing.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Role purpose
Qualified candidates will have experience handling M&A transactions and a solid understanding of corporate law and the Life Sciences sector. Associates joining our growing Boston team will have the opportunity to advise corporate Life Sciences clients in connection with a variety of transactions. Our associates enjoy a high level of responsibility and can expect to continue their career development in a team-based environment that values mentoring and professional growth.
Role & Responsibilities
-Represent Life Sciences companies, founders and investors in a variety of corporate transactions, including formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financing.
-Draft, review and negotiate primary and ancillary transaction documents.
-Assist in managing due diligence and all logistical preparation for signing/closing.
-Communicate with appropriate audiences on open issues and transaction documents.
Team
This individual will report directly to the Boston-based Corporate Life Science partners. The Team also works closely with other partners, associates, and staff, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Minimum Requirements
-A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school.
-Must be admitted, and in good standing, to the bar in the jurisdiction in which you will practice, or must provide written confirmation as to ability to become admitted in that State or District.
Preferred Requirements
-Substantial experience in Corporate/ M&A transactions with particular exposure to the Life Sciences sector.
-Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-The ability to work well under pressure and manage your time effectively.
-Class years: 2022-2018.
Salary Range: $235,000-$390,000 (determined by JD Year).
Hybrid Work Environment
Equal Employment Opportunity
A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. It is A&O Shearman's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status or alienage, disability, pregnancy or related medical issue, military or qualified veteran status, familial status, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, gender, including gender identity, gender expression or transition status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and/or sex offenses, sexual and reproductive health decisions, unemployment status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual's relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
If you are vision-impaired or have another disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at A&O Shearman, please contact US HR Transactions at US-HRTransactions@aoshearman.com or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Transactions.
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Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
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