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 life sciences technology.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent contract drafting capabilities.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Bar admission in the state of the office location or eligibility to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant state.

Skills

• Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Benefits

• Healthcare and life insurance plans.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.

The San Francisco office of this highly profitable, full-service firm has grown significantly in recent years and has worked on some of the most interesting and complex technology transactions in the world. Although the firm practices in loosely-organized Corporate, Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Tax groups, the San Francisco office focuses primarily on Corporate and Intellectual Property work. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and most associates believe the firm is truly a great place to work.