Life Sciences Licensing Associate Attorney - Mandarin Fluency

Life Sciences Licensing Associate Attorney – Mandarin FluencyDirect Counsel is seeking a Life Sciences Licensing Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm.Locations: Boston, Massachusetts; New York, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Washington, D.C.Position OverviewThe attorney will join the firm's Life Sciences group and focus on intellectual property licensing, technology transfer, and technology transactions. Fluency in Mandarin is required, and experience working in Asia is strongly preferred.ResponsibilitiesAdvise life sciences clients on intellectual property licensing and technology transactionsHandle technology transfer matters and related agreementsDraft and negotiate intellectual property licenses, including patent and trademark licensesDraft and negotiate joint development, collaboration, and strategic alliance agreementsDraft and negotiate technology licenses and services agreements, including software-as-a-service agreementsDraft and negotiate distribution agreementsConduct intellectual property and technology transaction due diligence for corporate transactionsProvide IP support for corporate transactions in the life sciences sectorWork collaboratively on transactions while independently managing substantial components of mattersQualifications3-5 years of experience in intellectual property licensing, technology transactions, or a related practiceFluency in Mandarin requiredExperience working in Asia strongly preferredExperience with intellectual property licensing, technology transfer, and other technology transactionsExperience providing IP support and conducting IP and technology transaction due diligence in the life sciences sectorExperience drafting and negotiating IP licenses, joint development agreements, collaboration agreements, strategic alliance agreements, technology licenses, services agreements, and/or distribution agreementsAbility to work effectively as part of a team and independently manage substantial components of transactionsOutstanding academic credentialsComparable law firm experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsRelevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptlyCompensation$260,000–$365,000, depending on qualifications and experience.