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Technology & IP Transactions Associate Attorney

$260k - $390k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Technology & IP Transactions Associate with 3–6 years of experience to join a premier technology transactions practice handling sophisticated intellectual property, technology, and commercial transactions across a broad range of industries.

This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys interested in advising innovative companies, private equity sponsors, investors, and strategic acquirers on technology-driven transactions. The practice supports complex domestic and international matters involving software, artificial intelligence, life sciences, energy and infrastructure, consumer products, media, and other technology-intensive industries.

Responsibilities
  • Advise clients on technology, intellectual property, and commercial aspects of strategic transactions
  • Support mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, financings, joint ventures, restructurings, and strategic alliances
  • Draft, review, and negotiate software agreements, SaaS agreements, technology licenses, outsourcing agreements, and commercial contracts
  • Structure and negotiate intellectual property licenses involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, data, and databases
  • Assist with research and development agreements, collaboration agreements, and technology commercialization arrangements
  • Conduct technology and intellectual property due diligence in connection with corporate transactions
  • Collaborate with corporate, private equity, finance, and litigation teams on complex client matters
Qualifications
  • 3–6 years of technology transactions, intellectual property transactions, commercial transactions, or related experience
  • Experience supporting M&A, private equity, financing, licensing, or strategic commercial transactions preferred
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills
  • Interest in technology, artificial intelligence, software, life sciences, and emerging industries
  • Excellent academic credentials and attention to detail
  • Technical degree not required
Compensation & Benefits
  • Base salary range: $260,000 – $390,000
  • Competitive bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Retirement and savings plan options
  • Opportunity to work on market-leading technology and intellectual property transactions across a wide range of industries

This opportunity offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and IP matters, sophisticated transactional work, and the ability to advise some of the world's most innovative companies and investors on their most strategic business initiatives.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through Direct Counsel.

Vacancy posted 20 days ago
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