Technology Attorney

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid Schedule)

Salary: $310,000 to $390,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Robust benefits package, including an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits.

About the Client:

Our esteemed client is an internationally recognized law firm, consistently lauded as one of Fortune's "Best Places to Work" for an impressive 23 consecutive years. They have cultivated a dynamic and collaborative culture, prioritizing client dedication and mutual respect. This commitment to a supportive environment allows all legal professionals to flourish and achieve their full potential. The firm is renowned for its cutting-edge legal solutions and its prominent standing within the legal industry.

Job Description:

We are partnered with a leading law firm to find a highly skilled and innovative Associate Attorney to join their distinguished Technology Transactions & Privacy practice. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to engage with pivotal legal matters at the intersection of technology and law. The successful candidate will be instrumental in structuring and negotiating complex licensing and technology agreements, providing strategic counsel on intricate intellectual property matters, and facilitating critical legal support for significant mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions. The position demands a forward-thinking approach, including advising on novel legal challenges presented by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. Furthermore, the role will involve guiding start-up and emerging companies through the intricacies of development, manufacturing, and product launch phases. This is a chance to contribute to a vibrant practice that shapes the future of technology law.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• A minimum of 4 years of substantial experience in one or more of the following: drafting and negotiating technology agreements, intellectual property advisement, M&A and financing transaction support, or counseling on new technologies like AI and blockchain.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Experience within a top-tier band one or two law firm.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in areas such as enterprise software, cloud services, outsourcing, artificial intelligence, blockchain, financial technologies and payment systems, mobile applications, e-commerce, interactive entertainment (including gaming), digital content, and/or hardware.
• A keen understanding of the evolving legal landscape surrounding technological innovation.

This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment, and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.