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Associate - Corporate (Life Sciences)
Boston, MA
Job Description
Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over 30 countries. We're built on the work of talented and motivated people, in a supportive and collaborative environment, dedicated to delivering an exceptional standard of work for our clients. We operate at the forefront of the legal industry, and our deals and cases often make headline business news. With many of our partners and senior leadership acknowledged as leaders in their field, and with all our people demonstrating the highest levels of professionalism, we have a reputation for delivering excellence in all that we do. We are thoughtful and inventive, and we have developed a culture in which difference and openness is positively valued, where people are free to be themselves. We are one global team, supportive and collaborative but also ambitious and driven. Our capacity to combine these qualities and provide a setting in which our people can thrive is what makes us different.
Department purpose and structure
Allen & Overy's leading U.S. Corporate practice routinely advises clients on their largest and most complex U.S. public and private transactions. We focus on representing innovative and dynamic clients such as ASML, Associated, Bridgepoint, EQT Partners, Google, Haveli Investments, LinkedIn, Meta, Mubadala, Novartis, SAP, Zendesk and many more. We are able to provide expertise and scope that most U.S. law firms simply cannot match, with a consistently high level of service ensuring our clients return to us time and time again for their most important deals. Our Boston office is a growing hub with industry-leading M&A/ Corporate partners looking to expand their Life Sciences practice, further increasing the firm's global, cross-border capabilities.
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
Allen & Overy LLP 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 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, 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, please contact US HR Operations at or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Operations.
Department purpose and structure
Allen & Overy's leading U.S. Corporate practice routinely advises clients on their largest and most complex U.S. public and private transactions. We focus on representing innovative and dynamic clients such as ASML, Associated, Bridgepoint, EQT Partners, Google, Haveli Investments, LinkedIn, Meta, Mubadala, Novartis, SAP, Zendesk and many more. We are able to provide expertise and scope that most U.S. law firms simply cannot match, with a consistently high level of service ensuring our clients return to us time and time again for their most important deals. Our Boston office is a growing hub with industry-leading M&A/ Corporate partners looking to expand their Life Sciences practice, further increasing the firm's global, cross-border capabilities.
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
Allen & Overy LLP 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 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, 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, please contact US HR Operations at or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Operations.
Job Summary
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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
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