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 and 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 biotechs and big pharmas in licensing and collaboration transactions
• 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
• Experience working 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—is a plus

Locations

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

Benefits

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

Pay

The anticipated range for this position is $260,000 - $390,000. Actual base salary offered may depend upon factors including qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and location. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.