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. This position is open in any of our offices (Boston, New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, Silicon Valley, or Washington, D.C.).
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 biotechs and big pharmas in licensing and collaboration matters
- Superior academic credentials
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
- Must be barred in the state of the office you are applying for or be eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam
Skills
- 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 (plus)
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellbeing programs
Pay
The anticipated range for this position is $260,000 - $390,000. Actual base salary offered may depend upon qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.
Schedule
This position is open in any of our offices (Boston, New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, Silicon Valley, or Washington, D.C.). Candidates must be barred in the state of the office they are applying for or be eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.