Strategic Transactions and Licensing Associate (Mid-Level)
About the role
We are looking for an associate to join our Strategic Transactions and Licensing group (the “Tech Group”) in Austin, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or Ann Arbor. Our practice offers early responsibility, direct client contact, and exposure to a wide variety of technology, life sciences, AI, financial services, and consumer products companies at all stages of growth. This role is well-suited for associates who want to accelerate their development as technology and commercial counselors while working with a collaborative, high-performing team.
Our Austin, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco Tech Group attorneys operate as a single “West Coast” practice, and subject to admission to the applicable state bar, candidates may elect to sit in any of these offices.
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate licensing, partnering, and commercial agreements
- Provide intellectual property, privacy, and product counseling directly to clients
- Manage transactions across all stages of our clients’ businesses, from formation and financings to buy- and sell-side acquisitions and beyond
Requirements
- Eagerness to work with startup and venture capital clients
- Interest in developing a broad, marketable technology transactions skill set and becoming a pragmatic, business-oriented advisor
- JD class years: 2020–2023 (or equivalent experience), with previous large law firm experience
- Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: commercial contracts drafting and negotiation, venture financing or M&A transactions, and/or IP litigation or counseling
- A technical degree is not required but enthusiasm for, and a willingness to learn about, emerging technology is a must
- Admission to the State Bar of California or Texas
- Superior academic credentials from a top law school and excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
We will consider strong candidates with significant experience in any of the following areas: (1) strategic and/or commercial contracts drafting and negotiation; (2) deal management of venture financing and/or M&A transactions; and/or (3) intellectual property litigation or counseling.
Pay
Salary Range: $260,000 - $390,000 (depending on class year and experience).
Additional Information
For candidates interested in the Ann Arbor office, relocation may be possible after an initial period in another office.