Midlevel Intellectual Property Associate - Technology Transactions (Life Science)

About the role

We are currently seeking associates with three (3) to six (6) years of licensing / collaboration and commercial partnering transactions experience for our growing life sciences technology transactions practice.

Responsibilities

• Represent biotechs and big pharmas as they license patents and collaborate to advance novel therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostic and digital health technologies through clinical trials and toward regulatory (FDA) approval.
• Work closely with founders developing cutting edge technologies.
• Negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions that transform both the technologies and participants.

Qualifications

• Three (3) to six (6) years of licensing / collaboration and commercial partnering transactions experience.
• Substantial law firm experience representing life sciences companies.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Must be barred in the state of the office you are applying to or eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

Skills

• Experience with AI-native or AI-driven biotechnology companies—particularly those integrating artificial intelligence or machine learning into drug discovery, diagnostics, or life sciences R&D (a plus).

Pay

$260,000 - $390,000 (base salary range, depending on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location).

Benefits

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

Schedule

This position is open in any of our offices: Boston, New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, Silicon Valley, or Washington, D.C.