Life Sciences Licensing Mid-Level Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate with expertise in life sciences licensing to join their team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in intellectual property licensing and technology transactions, particularly within the life sciences sector.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate intellectual property licenses, including patent and trademark licenses.
• Engage in joint development, collaboration, and strategic alliance agreements.
• Handle technology licenses and services agreements, including software as a service agreements.
• Conduct intellectual property and technology transaction due diligence for corporate transactions.
• Participate in technology transfers and distribution agreements.

Requirements

• Experience in managing substantial components of transactions independently.
• Strong academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Proficiency in intellectual property and technology transactions.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.

Benefits

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

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.