The successful candidate will work with both early-stage and later-stage/public technology companies on sophisticated commercial and strategic transactions.
Locations
- Boston, MA
- New York, NY
- Silicon Valley, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Santa Monica, CA
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of complex technology and commercial agreements.
- Advise technology companies on sophisticated intellectual property and contractual matters.
- Counsel both emerging-growth and later-stage/public companies on commercial transactions.
- Advise clients on the intellectual property and commercial aspects of M&A and other corporate transactions.
- Conduct and assist with IP and commercial contract diligence in connection with strategic transactions.
- Identify and address intellectual property, contractual, and commercial risks.
- Collaborate with corporate attorneys and other practice groups on complex transactions.
- Provide practical, business-oriented advice regarding intellectual property ownership, contractual rights, and commercial relationships.
- Manage sophisticated transactional matters while maintaining direct client contact.
Qualifications
- Substantial law firm experience in intellectual property and technology transactions.
- Deep understanding of intellectual property and contract law.
- Significant experience handling complex commercial transactions.
- Experience representing both early-stage and later-stage/public technology companies.
- Experience advising on the IP and commercial aspects of M&A and other corporate transactions.
- Superior academic credentials.
- Excellent drafting, written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical abilities and commercial judgment.
- Ability to work effectively on sophisticated, fast-paced transactions.
- Must be admitted in the jurisdiction of the applicable office or eligible to sit for or waive into the next available bar examination.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
- Discretionary performance-based bonus for eligible attorneys.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- Wellbeing benefits.
Application Materials
Candidates should be prepared to provide:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Law school transcript
Why This Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technology Transactions and IP attorney to work with sophisticated technology companies across their lifecyclefrom emerging-growth businesses to established public companies. The role offers significant exposure to complex commercial transactions, intellectual property counseling, and strategic M&A and corporate matters.
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