Job Description Summary :
Fenwick & West handles complex, innovative technology transactions for some of the most prominent life sciences and technology companies in the United States and abroad.
Our technology transactions group also works closely with our corporate group, which is consistently ranked as one of the top Startup & Venture Capital, IPO and M&A practices in the United States, as well as our leading life sciences patent prosecution practice.
Job Description :
We are currently seeking associates with three ( 3 ) to six ( 6 ) years of licensing / collaboration and commercial partnering transactions experience for our growing life sciences technology transactions practice.
The ideal candidate will have substantial law firm experience r epresenting b iotechs and big p harmas as they license patents and collaborate to advance novel therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostic and digital health technologies through clinical trials and toward regulatory (FDA) approval.
This is an ideal position for candidates s eeking to work closely with founders developing c utting edge technologies and negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions that transform both the technologies and participants.
The position also suits those desiring both life sciences and broader tech exposure. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, w ritten and interpersonal skills r equired .
DC bar admission (or eligibility to waive in or take next available DC bar exam) required.
To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.
By applying to this job requisition, you are applying to the Washington, office only.
Agency recruiters : please submit separately via your agency's Workday portal.
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Benefits and Compensation Details :
At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program.
We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.
The anticipated range for this position is :
$260,000 - $390,000
Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.
A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.
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