Deputy General Counsel, Technology Transactions

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. The Deputy General Counsel, Technology Transactions serves as a key member of the City of Hope legal team, providing strategic legal guidance across a wide range of cutting-edge intellectual property and technology matters. In this highly visible role, you will support technology commercialization, software and SaaS transactions, and data-driven initiatives, while partnering closely with leadership across the organization—including commercialization, innovation, and IT. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the legal strategy behind groundbreaking research and emerging technologies that directly impact patient care and scientific advancement. As a successful candidate, you will: Serve as a trusted advisor to commercialization and technology teams, supporting IP licensing, research collaborations, and technology transfer initiatives Negotiate and structure complex agreements, including software, SaaS, data licensing, and technology transactions Provide legal counsel on emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, data governance, and digital health technologies Guide stakeholders through legal considerations related to development, adoption, and commercialization of new technologies Advise senior leadership and cross-functional teams on risk, strategy, and compliance matters Partner with internal committees, including AI and data governance groups, to support enterprise initiatives Develop policies, templates, and processes to streamline contracting and legal workflows Monitor regulatory and legal developments impacting IP, technology, and data and provide proactive guidance Manage and oversee outside counsel while driving efficient, high-quality legal outcomes Your qualifications should include: J.D. from an accredited law school Active membership in at least one U.S. State Bar (California preferred) 10+ years of relevant in-house experience or 7+ years in a top law firm environment Deep experience in technology transactions, including IP licensing, software, and SaaS agreements Experience supporting healthcare, biotechnology, or research organizations Proven ability to manage outside counsel and complex legal matters Strong business acumen with the ability to translate legal complexity into practical guidance Exceptional communication skills and executive presence Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment City of Hope employees’ pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE. #J-18808-Ljbffr