Chicago - Technology & IP Transactional Associate (Life Sciences)

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Location
Illinois-Chicago, New York-New York City, Texas-Austin, Utah-Salt Lake City, California-San Francisco, California-Silicon Valley
Description
We are currently seeking an associate with three to six years of experience – in particular with a focus on life sciences transactions – to join our market-leading Technology and Intellectual Property Transactions group in New York, Chicago, the Bay Area, Austin, or Salt Lake City. We are specifically seeking associates who have experience working on life sciences transactions as well as broader cross-industry technology and intellectual property transactions in the context of both M&A and other strategic commercial agreements, such as collaboration and license agreements (including in the life sciences space), outsourcing, and joint venture agreements. The ideal candidate will have outstanding credentials and qualifications relating to the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry and beyond. Technical degree not required. Kirkland& Ellis LLP offers a competitive salary structure as well as a robust offering of benefits to all of its employees and attorneys. Compensation is based upon the roles and responsibilities of the position, the experience and education of the applicant and/or employee and is aligned with internal pay equity within Kirkland & Ellis LLP itself. The hiring salary range for this position is between $260,000 and $390,000. These figures are not representative of the full compensation range for this position.
Posted
Updated
Position
Associate
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property, Corporate
Specialties
Technology Transactions, Licensing, Life Sciences, Outsourcing, Joint Ventures
Experience
3 to 6 years
Employer Type
Law Firm