TRANSACTIONS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS - IT

Locations: CA (San Francisco, Palo Alto) | DC (Washington) | MA (Boston) | TX (Austin) | WA (Seattle) 

A leading AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its leading Technology Transactions Practice Group. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact intellectual property and commercial transactions for cutting-edge technology clients at all stages of growth—from early-stage startups to global industry leaders.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 3–6 years of substantive experience with intellectual property (IP) and commercial transactions in a law firm setting.
• Experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex IP and technology-related agreements, including licensing, development, services, distribution, and strategic partnerships.
• Strong familiarity with the IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financings, and public offerings.
• Demonstrated interest in a long-term career focused on intellectual property transactions.
• Technical or scientific background is a plus, but not required.
• Strong business acumen, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deal streams in a fast-paced environment.
• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of technology and IP agreements, including licensing, cloud and SaaS services, research collaborations, distribution, manufacturing, and partnership deals.
• Provide IP diligence and strategic counseling in connection with M&A, venture financings, and IPOs.
• Collaborate with internal corporate, litigation, and regulatory teams to address IP-related risks and strategy.
• Advise clients on structuring commercial transactions that align with evolving business models and technology trends.
• Work directly with clients to understand their business objectives and craft tailored legal solutions.
• Contribute to team development, knowledge sharing, and client growth initiatives.

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the most respected technology transactions practices in the country. You’ll work with innovative clients across industries—including software, AI, digital health, fintech, hardware, and biotech—on matters that sit at the intersection of law, business, and emerging technology. The practice is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and committed to the professional development of its attorneys. Whether you’re advising on a global licensing agreement or the IP strategy for a new platform launch, you’ll be empowered to make an impact and grow your expertise in a fast-evolving legal and business environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $260,000 – $390,000, commensurate with experience and class year.

• Discretionary merit bonus eligibility.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSAs; back-up child care; and commuter benefits.

• Additional Perks: Include family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing), wellness reimbursements, behavioral health support, and pet insurance, among others.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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