Forefront of Medical Innovation!

Corporate Counsel @ Life Sciences VC & Investment Firm

New York [Hybrid]
$200,000 – $250,000 base salary + performance bonus

About the Company

A multistrategy registered investment advisor with over $5B AUM, this is a full-lifecycle tech and innovation investor focused on cutting edge biopharmaceuticals and medical technologies around the world. Join a team led by scientists specializing in company creation, early-stage venture capital, alternative financing, and public company investments.

 

Job Overview & Key Responsibilities

Step into a dynamic, business-driven legal role at the forefront of life sciences innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to work on complex transactions, collaborating with teams across asset development, investments, and compliance. Located in Manhattan, this highly cross-functional role requires an in-office presence at least four days per week.

You will:

  1. Structure, negotiate, and execute a range of transactions, including venture capital investments, debt financing, business formations, and various exits including IPOs.
  2. Review and refine transaction documents to align with strategic objectives while mitigating risks.
  3. Assist in preparing SEC disclosures related to investments.
  4. Partner closely with teams across investments, business development, operations, tax, and compliance to execute on high-impact deals.
  5. Manage and coordinate effectively with outside counsel.

 

About You

  1. J.D. from a top-tier law school with stellar academic credentials.
  2. Minimum 4+ years of corporate transactional experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at an investment firm, ideally with exposure to a combination of VC equity, credit and debt financings, M&A, capital markets, and/or IP licensing and emerging companies.
  3. Prior experience in the life sciences industry or with startups is a plus but not required.
  4. Admission to the New York bar in good standing.
  5. Impeccable judgment and sharp thinking, with excellent drafting and problem-solving skills.
  6. Collaborative and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

 

Benefits

  1. Competitive total compensation package commensurate with experience level at leading firms.
  2. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  3. 401(k) with matching.
  4. Access to wellness programs, commuter benefits, and more.

 

Interested?

This search is being led by Emily Witt (emily@whistlerpartners.com) at Whistler Partners.

Please contact them for a confidential conversation.

 

About Whistler Partners

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