Tech and IP Transactions Legal Associate

Tech and IP Transactions Legal Associate (5-6 years), New YorkThe best technology transactions lawyers spend their days on the deals that matter most to their clients: licensing the technology a company is built on, structuring strategic partnerships, and working out the IP side of major M&A. If you want more of that work, on a bigger platform, with clients at the cutting edge, this confidential opportunity is worth a look.My client is a leading global firm with one of the strongest technology and life sciences franchises in the US. It is looking for a mid to snr-level associate to join its New York Technology & IP Transactions team.You'll work on:Technology licensing, software and SaaS agreements, and IP development and collaboration dealsStrategic alliances, joint ventures and commercial partnerships for tech and life sciences companiesIP diligence and transaction support on M&A, private equity and venture dealsData, privacy and AI-related commercial issues as they arise in transactionsWhy this Tech and IP Transactions Legal Associate may be worth a conversationThe client base: high-growth technology and life sciences companies and the investors behind them, from venture-backed startups to global leaders.Real responsibility: direct partner and client contact, and the chance to run your own matters.A platform for growth: a firm known for investing in mid-level associates and promoting from within.Top-of-market pay: salary on the Cravath scale, plus market bonuses.What you'll bring5-6 years of technology transactions, IP licensing or commercial contracting experience at a leading law firmStrong drafting and negotiation skills, and a commercial, practical approachNew York bar admission, or eligibility to waive inEstimated Tech and IP Transactions Legal Associate salary: $300,000-$390,000 base, depending on class year, plus bonus.