Strategic Transactions and Licensing Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Strategic Transactions and Licensing Associate to join their Technology Group in Boston, MA. The successful candidate will work with venture-backed startups and venture capital firms across various industries, including technology, life sciences, and financial services. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise throughout the entire lifecycle of a company and engage directly with clients.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate licensing, partnering, and commercial agreements.
• Provide intellectual property, privacy, and business counseling to clients.
• Manage transactions from formation to financings and acquisitions.

Requirements

• JD from 2023-2024.
• Experience in commercial contracts, venture financing, or M&A transactions preferred.
• Admission to or eligibility for the Massachusetts State Bar.
• Superior academic credentials and excellent communication skills.
• Previous large law firm experience preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor from a top law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of Massachusetts.

Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for emerging technology.

Benefits

• Client contact from the start.
• Opportunity to work with leading startups and venture capital firms.

This office is small but growing. Having identified Boston as one of the centers of emerging technology and business, this firm has devoted substantial resources to serving regional clientele, and developing a hold on part of the market here. Only time will tell on the profitability of the firm, but we are already impressed with the atmosphere here, which is perfect for the self-starting attorney with significant personal drive. This is a firm which prefers to keep a very low profile.