Associate Counsel - Start-Up

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements spanning customers, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Provide guidance on data usage, confidentiality, and technology-related contractual provisions.
• Support legal aspects of vendor, manufacturing, and operational relationships.
• Advis[e] on intellectual property matters, including ownership, licensing, and protection of technology in commercial transactions.
• Partner with external counsel to support patent strategy, IP diligence, and related workstreams.
• Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory considerations tied to advanced technologies and product deployment.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and internal processes to streamline contracting and reduce cycle times.
• Work cross-functionally to translate legal risk into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of experience with strong exposure to commercial transactions, technology agreements, or similar practice areas.
• Demonstrated ability to independently draft and negotiate contracts in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex legal topics into practical advice.
• Prior in-house experience or experience working with high-growth organizations.