Tech Licensing and M&A Support Mid-Level Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified mid-level associate to join their Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies group in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in technology and intellectual property licensing, as well as IP support in M&A and other corporate transactions.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate joint development, collaboration, and strategic alliance agreements.
• Handle technology and intellectual property licenses and services agreements.
• Manage distribution agreements, including OEM and VAR agreements.
• Conduct intellectual property and technology due diligence in M&A transactions.

Requirements

• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience with open source software license terms.
• Understanding of intellectual property issues in artificial intelligence technology.

Benefits

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

This international firm covers the full range of corporate law practices, and specializes in niche fields such as transportation, food, and carbon markets; its four offices in the state give the firm a strong presence in California. Attorneys in this firm take an entrepreneurial approach to minimizing risks and maximizing outcomes for leading corporations and investors, and are equally comfortable in the courtroom or the conference room.