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Technology Transactions Associate – AmLaw 100 Firm
Locations: Palo Alto, San Francisco, Seattle, Austin, Boston, or Washington, D.C.
Full-Time
Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Technology Transactions Associate with 2–6 years of experience to join its Technology Transactions Group.
The ideal candidate will advise innovative technology companies on complex intellectual property and commercial transactions, including licensing, services, development, distribution, and strategic partnership agreements.
Associates will also support the intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, financings, and other multidisciplinary corporate transactions.
Qualifications:
- 2–6 years of experience in intellectual property and technology transactions
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and IP agreements
- Strong interest in technology companies and innovation-driven industries
- Experience with licensing, services, development, distribution, or partnership agreements preferred
- Technical or science background is a plus, but not required
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong drafting, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
Compensation & Benefits
The expected salary range is $235,000–$390,000, depending on experience and associate year level. Discretionary merit-based bonuses may also be awarded.
The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, wellness programs, professional development support, paid CLE and bar expenses, and additional employee benefits.
Direct Counsel is conducting a confidential search for qualified candidates.
Salary : $235,000 - $390,000