Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property and Technology Transactions Associate in Silicon Valley, New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Seattle, or Santa Monica. The role involves working with life sciences and technology companies on licensing, collaboration, and commercial partnering transactions.

Duties

• Represent biotechs and health technology companies in licensing patents.
• Collaborate on advancing novel therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and digital health technologies.
• Negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions.
• Work closely with founders developing cutting-edge technologies.

Requirements

• Two to four years of relevant experience in a law firm setting.
• Substantial experience with life sciences and health technology transactions.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent contract drafting capabilities.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Barred in the state of the office location or eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar admission or eligibility.

Skills

• Proficiency in negotiating and drafting complex agreements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.

This law firm was founded over 40 years ago to provide legal services for technology, clean tech sectors, and life sciences companies that are making world-changing innovations. They specialize in offering fast service to keep up with the rapid changes in the technology industry. Their areas of practice include intellectual property, litigation, corporate, and electronic information management. This firm has offices in California, Washington, New York, and Shanghai.