Intellectual Property Transactions Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Intellectual Property Transactions Attorney

Mid Level | Licensing & Technology Agreements | Charlotte, NC | Onsite | $260,000–$390,000 + Bonus | Relocation Assistance Available | No Visa Sponsorship

Bryant Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a confidential, highly respected Southeastern law firm. The attorney will be employed directly by the client law firm.

A highly regarded Southeastern law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Intellectual Property Transactions Attorney to join its growing practice. This role focuses exclusively on sophisticated IP transactional work, including licensing agreements, technology transactions, patent acquisitions, commercial contracts, and IP‑driven corporate deals.

You will work alongside nationally recognized Corporate, Finance, and Regulatory attorneys on mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, and strategic commercial matters. The firm offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and a clear path for long‑term professional growth.

• Structure, draft, and negotiate intellectual property agreements, including licensing, patent acquisitions, technology transfers, joint development agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Lead and support IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other strategic corporate transactions.
• Advise clients on intellectual property ownership, commercialization, licensing, and risk management.
• Draft and negotiate technology, software, confidentiality, and other complex commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with Corporate, Finance, Regulatory, and other practice groups on integrated transactions.
• Counsel clients throughout all phases of IP‑driven corporate and financial services transactions.
• Manage multiple sophisticated client matters with exceptional responsiveness and attention to detail.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to practice growth.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Minimum 3 years of experience focused on intellectual property transactional law.
• Significant experience negotiating commercial contracts, licensing agreements, and IP transactions.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and/or financial services transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property strategy within corporate transactions.
• Licensed in North Carolina or eligible for admission.

Preferred :

• Graduate of a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Experience practicing at an Am Law 200 firm or respected regional firm.
• Experience with patent acquisitions, technology transfers, software licensing, and complex commercial agreements.
• Financial services industry experience.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactional matters while collaborating across practice groups.

• Salary range: $260,000–$390,000 , plus performance‑based bonus.
• Onsite work arrangement in Charlotte.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and telehealth benefits.
• Paid parental leave and generous PTO.
• Retirement savings and financial wellness programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Strong mentorship, professional development, and partnership‑track opportunities.

The hiring firm is recognized for delivering sophisticated legal counsel to Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, private equity firms, and innovative businesses. The firm fosters a collaborative culture, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to developing attorneys through meaningful client exposure, mentorship, and challenging transactional work.

Attorneys work alongside accomplished practitioners across Corporate, Finance, Regulatory, and Litigation practices while building long‑term client relationships and advancing their careers within a supportive environment.

Charlotte is one of the nation's fastest‑growing legal and financial markets, offering exceptional opportunities for attorneys practicing corporate and intellectual property law. The region features award‑winning restaurants, breweries, professional sports, performing arts, cultural attractions, lakes, hiking trails, and easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and North Carolina beaches — all with a lower cost of living than many major metropolitan areas.

The client employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

This job is posted by Bryant Staffing Solutions on behalf of a confidential client. Ref#: BSS 25‑03590