Technology Transactions and Sourcing Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its Technology Transactions and Sourcing practice group in New York City, NY. The role involves structuring, negotiating, and closing complex commercial agreements related to technology and intellectual property across various industries.

Duties

• Structure and negotiate complex commercial contracts and technology deals.
• Handle software licensing and cloud services agreements.
• Manage software, data, and IP development agreements.
• Negotiate channel, reseller, and distribution agreements.
• Conduct IP due diligence in M&A and other corporate transactions.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in technology transactions and sourcing.
• Experience with AI/ML, semiconductor development, and digital assets is welcome.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and offices.

Education

• Superior academic credentials from a top-tier law school.

Certifications

• Relevant coursework in business, technology, and intellectual property law subjects.

Skills

• Self-starter with strong analytical abilities.
• Proficient in negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong project management capabilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Located on the Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan, this firms attorneys handle huge transactions, complex litigation, and sensitive international matters. Their New York clients include more than 30 major financial institutions and a variety of Fortune 500 corporations. Attorneys here are given competitive salaries and do sophisticated work in a friendly, personable office environment. The firm is internally organized by practice teams to facilitate management and client service. Each attorney is a member of one of the firm's practice teams in order to focus on specific practice areas and industries. Cross-Team and cross-office participation is strongly encouraged and many employees draw freely on the firm's national resources, working closely with their colleagues in other office locations. Associates are given tremendous responsibility, but the firm always seeks to balance workload and the quality of life of its associates and partners. The firm also considers requests for flexible work hours and a number of associates have elected to work part-time. In addition to work, this firm makes time for pro bono work and community service.