Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions Associate in Silicon Valley, New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Seattle, or Santa Monica. The role involves working with life sciences and technology companies on licensing and collaboration transactions.

Duties

• Represent biotechs and health technology companies in licensing patents.
• Collaborate on advancing novel therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and digital health technologies.
• Negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions.
• Work closely with founders developing cutting-edge technologies.

Requirements

• Two to four years of experience in licensing and commercial partnering transactions.
• Substantial law firm experience in the life sciences and health technology sectors.
• Superior academic credentials and contract drafting capabilities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Barred in the state of the office location or eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• State Bar admission or eligibility to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing complex contracts.

Benefits

• Healthcare and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.

This firm is one of the nation's acknowledged best in intellectual property work.This medium sized DC firm, with a major office on the West Coast, is made up attorneys who fill the halls with some pretty erudite conversation. Obviously, there is a strong preference here for scientific backgrounds, with an added bonus for people with Ph.d.'s and business development acumen. Pay and benefits are high.