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An established law firm is seeking a lateral partner to anchor its life sciences practice in Silicon Valley. The role spans both the transactional and intellectual property sides of life sciences work, giving the successful candidate a broad, cross-disciplinary platform rather than a single narrow lane.

You will represent life sciences companies and their investors in strategic transactions while also advising on the patent and IP questions that drive value in the sector. Expect to lead complex, high-stakes matters and to serve as a trusted strategic adviser to clients whose products sit at the intersection of science, regulation, and commerce.

The platform offers a strong existing brand, multidisciplinary support, and the resources to serve growth-stage and established life sciences clients alike. This is a genuine partnership-building opportunity for an attorney with a portable practice who wants to shape and grow a sector-focused group.

Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
Admission to practice in the relevant US jurisdiction
Deep transactional and IP/patent experience in the life sciences sector
Demonstrated ability to lead complex client matters and build a practice

Where the match is not obvious from the description, a conversation is still worth having — these mandates flex around the right practice.

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