Technology Transactions Associate Attorney (3–6 Years) – San Francisco, CA- 394804

Job ID: 394804

Practice area:- Corporate - M&A,Corporate - Technology Transactions,Intellectual Property - General,Intellectual Property - Trademark/Copyright - Transaction

Technology Transactions Associate Attorney (3–6 Years) – Global Technology & M&A Practice | San Francisco, CA

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A premier international law firm is seeking a Technology Transactions Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of experience to join its San Francisco office. This opportunity offers sophisticated technology transactions, intellectual property licensing, M&A support, and collaboration with leading global technology companies and innovative startups.

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A highly respected international law firm is seeking an experienced Technology Transactions Associate Attorney to join its expanding Business and Intellectual Property practice. This position offers the opportunity to advise established technology companies, emerging growth businesses, investors, and multinational organizations on sophisticated technology licensing, commercial agreements, intellectual property transactions, and strategic corporate deals.

Attorneys in this practice handle complex technology transactions involving software licensing, product development, intellectual property commercialization, strategic collaborations, manufacturing arrangements, and mergers and acquisitions. Associates receive significant client responsibility, direct exposure to sophisticated commercial matters, and opportunities to work alongside nationally recognized attorneys in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

This role is ideal for attorneys seeking to build a long-term career at the intersection of technology, intellectual property, and corporate transactions.

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Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated software licensing agreements.

• Prepare and negotiate technology licensing, SaaS, cloud services, and content licensing agreements.

• Structure and negotiate software development and technology development agreements.

• Draft manufacturing, distribution, reseller, collaboration, and professional services agreements.

• Support mergers, acquisitions, venture capital, and equity financing transactions involving intellectual property assets.

• Conduct intellectual property and commercial contract due diligence for corporate transactions.

• Advise clients regarding ownership, commercialization, licensing, and protection of intellectual property assets.

• Collaborate with corporate, intellectual property, and mergers and acquisitions teams on complex transactions.

• Analyze legal risks and provide practical business-oriented solutions.

• Manage multiple sophisticated technology transactions while maintaining exceptional client service.

• Build strong relationships with innovative technology companies and business clients.

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Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in technology transactions and intellectual property law.

• Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial technology agreements.

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions involving intellectual property assets.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactional matters.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• California Bar membership preferred.

• Admission to another U.S. state bar will also be considered.

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Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

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Certifications

• Active membership in the California Bar preferred.

• Admission to another U.S. state bar accepted.

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Skills

• Technology transactions expertise.

• Software licensing and commercial contracting.

• Intellectual property licensing.

• Mergers and acquisitions transaction support.

• Intellectual property due diligence.

• Advanced drafting and negotiation skills.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication.

• Leadership, collaboration, and client relationship management.

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Why Join This Opportunity?

This internationally recognized law firm represents global technology companies, emerging businesses, venture-backed startups, investors, and multinational organizations in sophisticated technology transactions and intellectual property matters. Attorneys regularly advise clients on innovative commercial arrangements, strategic acquisitions, and cutting-edge technology initiatives while collaborating with experienced practitioners across multiple business disciplines.

Despite its global platform and exceptional reputation, the firm is widely recognized for maintaining a collaborative culture where attorneys work closely together, receive meaningful client responsibility early in their careers, and enjoy strong mentorship without an overly hierarchical structure. Associates benefit from sophisticated transactional work, competitive compensation, manageable billable expectations, and outstanding opportunities for long-term professional growth.

Technology transactions opportunities combining sophisticated licensing work, intellectual property transactions, M&A support, international clients, and exceptional career development are highly sought after. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply while this opportunity remains available.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• Parental leave and comprehensive family-building benefits, including adoption and fertility assistance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans.

• Global wellness program and healthcare advocacy services.

• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.

• Payment of annual primary state bar dues and professional association memberships.

• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel.

• Matching charitable gift programs.

• Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

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