New York City | Hybrid

Technology Transactions & Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$310,000 – $390,000

A premier global law firm is seeking a Technology Transactions & Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join its New York office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing technology companies, private equity sponsors, strategic acquirers, life sciences companies, and emerging growth businesses in sophisticated technology transactions and M&A-related intellectual property matters.

Ideal Background

• 3–5 years of technology transactions and intellectual property transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience advising clients on technology and intellectual property licensing, commercial technology agreements, and strategic technology transactions

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital financings, and other corporate transactions through intellectual property and technology due diligence

• Experience drafting and negotiating technology licenses, intellectual property licenses, software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, services agreements, joint development agreements, collaboration agreements, strategic alliance agreements, and distribution agreements (including OEM and VAR/reseller agreements)

• Experience conducting intellectual property, technology, software, data privacy, and cybersecurity due diligence for sophisticated corporate transactions

• Experience advising clients on open-source software licensing, software commercialization, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technology issues is strongly preferred

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated technology transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• New York bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Premier Technology Transactions & Intellectual Property practice

✅ Sophisticated technology licensing, commercial agreements, and M&A support work

✅ Opportunity to advise leading technology companies, private equity sponsors, and innovative businesses

✅ Significant client interaction and early responsibility on complex transactions

✅ Exposure to cutting-edge AI, software, cloud computing, and emerging technology matters

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174