Technology Transactions Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Associate – Mid-Level

Technology Transactions | Corporate & Finance

Direct Counsel is recruiting a mid-level Associate on behalf of a leading global law firm for its Technology Transactions practice, with opportunities available in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Seattle.

The firm's Technology Transactions team advises leading companies and organizations on a broad range of complex commercial, intellectual property, and technology-related matters. Its clients operate across diverse sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, consumer products, financial services, and entertainment, as well as nonprofit organizations.

The Associate will work on a variety of transactional matters involving intellectual property, information technology, and commercial arrangements. Key responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on technology and commercial contracts, including research and development agreements, software-as-a-service (SaaS) arrangements, technology procurement agreements, and consulting contracts.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualified candidates should possess:

• At least one year of legal experience handling transactional matters, with a particular emphasis on intellectual property and technology transactions.

• Strong legal research, drafting, writing, and analytical capabilities.

• The ability to exercise initiative, work independently, and develop practical solutions to complex legal issues.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.

The following qualifications are considered advantageous:

• Experience involving artificial intelligence (AI) or the life sciences industry.

• Familiarity with privacy, data protection, and information security matters.

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or relevant professional experience, in information technology, computer science, electrical engineering, life sciences, or another technology-focused discipline.

Candidates must be admitted to practice law, or eligible for admission, in the jurisdiction corresponding to their preferred office location.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position in California and Washington State is $235,000 to $365,000 , depending on experience and qualifications.

Associates will also be eligible to participate in an hours-based bonus program.