Technology Transactions Lateral Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its Technology Transactions practice in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising clients on technology-focused commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to technology and intellectual property.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate complex technology and intellectual property agreements, including SaaS, cloud services, licensing, and development agreements.
• Advise on technology and IP aspects of M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions, including due diligence and IP structuring.
• Support strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and platform/infrastructure agreements for technology-driven businesses.
• Counsel clients on data use, ownership, and commercialization strategies, including proprietary data and platform integrations.
• Collaborate with corporate, IP, privacy, and regulatory teams on multidisciplinary matters.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in technology transactions at a major law firm.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating technology, licensing, and commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting technology-related aspects of M&A and other strategic transactions.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Active bar membership in California (or ability to obtain admission).

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in California (or ability to obtain admission).

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.

This Texas-headquartered elite firm is appealing for associates interested in energy work. The firm is serious about its career development. Junior associates are assigned a senior associate mentor and formal training at the firm is guaranteed. Associates confirmed the firm has an encouragement aspect and all workers strive to the best job they can do. This firm has gained important recognition in the community for its diversity efforts. Pro bono is popular among the attorneys and most have devoted over 100 years each year to pro bono efforts. Thefirm pays top-of-market compensation.