Mid-Level Licensing Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Mid-Level Licensing Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling intellectual property licensing, technology transfer, and various technology transactions, with a focus on supporting corporate transactions in the life sciences sector. They should also have a strong background in drafting and negotiating intellectual property licenses, collaboration agreements, technology licenses, and more. The candidate should possess exceptional academic credentials, relevant law firm experience, and excellent communication skills. CA Bar admission or eligibility for prompt admission is required.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of intellectual property licenses, including patent and trademark licenses.
• Handle joint development, collaboration, and other strategic alliance agreements.
• Negotiate technology licenses and services agreements, including software as a service agreement.
• Manage distribution agreements and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Perform intellectual property and technology transaction due diligence for corporate transactions and technology transfers.
• Provide legal support in the area of intellectual property and technology transaction due diligence.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and provide legal advice accordingly.
• Conduct legal research and analysis as necessary to support clients' legal matters.
• Attend meetings, hearings, and negotiations on behalf of the firm's clients.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in intellectual property and technology law.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience as an attorney, preferably with a focus on intellectual property licensing and technology transactions.
• Strong expertise in intellectual property law, technology transfer, and life sciences corporate transactions.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• CA Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• CA Bar admission or eligibility to obtain CA Bar admission promptly.

Skills:

• Proficient in drafting and negotiating intellectual property licenses.
• Strong understanding of technology transfer and corporate transactions in the life sciences field.
• Ability to handle various technology transactions, including collaboration agreements and technology licenses.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of intellectual property and technology law and regulations.

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.