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IP - TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
LIFE SCIENCES

Locations: CA (Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Santa Monica) | WA (Seattle) | NY (New York)

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Our client,an AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their growing Technology Transactions Practice Group. This team represents innovative biotechnology, pharmaceutical, digital health, and technology companies-including early-stage startups and global market leaders-on complex licensing, collaboration, and commercial partnering arrangements. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with founders and scientific leadership developing cutting-edge therapeutics, diagnostics, digital health solutions, and AI-driven life sciences technologies.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing, or the ability to obtain timely bar admission
• 2-4 years of substantive experience in licensing, collaboration, or commercial partnering transactions
• Significant experience representing life sciences companies, including biotechs and pharmaceutical companies, in patent licensing, R&D collaborations, commercial agreements, and strategic partnerships
• Familiarity with U.S. regulatory considerations applicable to the development of novel therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and digital health technologies
• Experience working with AI-native or AI-enhanced biotech companies is a plus
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex, high-value transactions
• Superior written and oral communication abilities and strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-focused guidance to scientific and executive stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex licensing, collaboration, joint development, and commercial partnering agreements in the life sciences sector
• Represent clients developing advanced therapeutics, diagnostics, digital health solutions, and AI-driven R&D technologies
• Support strategic transactions related to clinical development, regulatory pathways, commercialization, supply, and distribution
• Collaborate with colleagues across corporate, IP, regulatory, and patent prosecution teams to provide integrated advice
• Engage directly with founders, scientists, and business leaders at fast-growing life sciences and technology companies
• Conduct diligence on IP and technology assets and assess associated regulatory and commercial risks
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory updates, scientific advances, and best practices in life sciences transactions

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a premier national Technology Transactions practice deeply embedded in the life sciences innovation ecosystem. Attorneys in this group work directly with cutting-edge companies transforming healthcare, leveraging AI in drug discovery, and developing next-generation therapeutics.

Our client offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with access to sophisticated deal work, early responsibility, and high-visibility client interactions. Associates benefit from strong mentorship, cross-practice collaboration, and a culture that encourages thought leadership, professional growth, and meaningful client impact.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Annual base compensation of $235,000 - $310,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location
• Eligibility for discretionary annual performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and long-term care insurance; backup childcare; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; and time off
• Additional Perks: Pet insurance, dependent care spending accounts, banking services, discounts for amusement parks and vacation-related expenses, onsite car detailing, dry cleaning, and onsite massage therapy, among others
• Work-Life Support: Hybrid work schedule, mental health resources, and robust professional development tools

Application Requirements

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter including their preferred office location, and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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