Technology Transactions Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with two to five years of experience to join their Technology Transactions team in Washington, DC. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with seasoned advisors, assisting both established and innovative companies in developing their IP strategies and facilitating essential agreements.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate collaboration, partnering, licensing, and other commercial agreements for companies at various stages of their life cycle.
• Provide expert guidance to technology companies on product strategy, development, and market positioning.
• Assist in navigating IP and technology aspects of complex M&A transactions and venture capital financings.
• Conduct research and analysis on diverse technologies, including AI, fintech, autonomous vehicles, edtech, renewable energy, AR/VR, cybersecurity, biotechnology, and digital health.

Requirements

• At least two years of legal experience in IP and technology transactions.
• Strong interest in technology transactions for M&A matters and emerging company/venture capital clients.
• Excellent research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Commitment to excellence and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• JD is required.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar of the office in which the candidate would be located.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through a Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.