Corporate Life Sciences Lawyer

Job description

About the job

Rutherford is partnered with a leading global law firm with a highly regarded Life Sciences practice. The firm is seeking a Corporate Life Sciences Lawyer (2–6 PQE) to join its London team, advising on complex corporate transactions for growth-stage biotech, pharmaceutical, and medtech companies, as well as private equity and venture capital investors.

You’ll work with a collaborative, experienced team on cross-border deals throughout Europe, covering a broad range of transactions, including buyouts, carve-outs, add-ons, public-to-privates, joint ventures, minority stakes, structured and growth equity arrangements, and special situations.

The team also provides advice on senior executive matters, management incentive plans, and corporate governance.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on and manage complex corporate transactions for life sciences clients, including private equity and venture-backed companies.
• Structure, negotiate, and execute a broad range of deals across the technology, healthcare, and life sciences sectors.
• Support cross-border transactions and collaborate with teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide guidance on management incentive plans, governance matters, and strategic investments.
• Build trusted relationships with clients by delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
• Work closely with partners to support growth initiatives and complex deal execution.

What you’ll bring

• Corporate experience, ideally with exposure to life sciences, healthcare, or technology transactions.
• Experience advising on private equity, venture capital, and growth-stage company deals.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical, commercial judgment.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and client-focused approach.

Why join

You’ll join a global, high-performing Life Sciences team with a strong track record in complex, cross-border corporate transactions. Partners are known for their mentorship, hands-on approach, and client-focused mindset.

The ideal candidate for the Corporate Life Sciences Lawyer position at this leading global law firm in London would be a mid-level associate (2–6 years PQE) with strong corporate transactional experience, particularly in the life sciences, healthcare, or technology sectors. They should have a solid track record advising on private equity, venture capital, and growth-stage company deals, and possess excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, get in touch in confidence to learn more.

If this is of interest, please apply on the link or reach out directly via email - pascale@rutherfordsearch.com, or call - 020 3778 2207.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English