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 Houston, TX, with a preference for candidates in Chicago or Atlanta. 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.
• Draft software, data, and IP development agreements.
• Manage channel, reseller, and distribution agreements.
• Conduct IP due diligence in M&A and other 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.
• Current law firm experience required.

Education

• Superior academic credentials from a top-tier law school.
• Relevant coursework in business, technology, and intellectual property law.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Proficiency in project management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

Here is an outstanding firm which is a strong player in the national market. It earns high marks for the congenial atmosphere of the firm. Like many national law firms which have entered into the Texas legal market as of late, this firm has experienced a good deal of success here. Associates working at the firm universally praise the firm's superior training programs. The firm appears to be very selective in terms of grades and hiring for the most part is done from Top 15 law schools. Associates at this firm seem to have a universal belief that there is very good interaction between partners and associates. For example, associates claim that they very often have lunch with partners. Overall, associates in this full service firm seem to believe that the work is interesting and challenging.