Job Description
Job DescriptionPractice Area / Position Title: Am Law 100 Firm / Corporate Practice
Location(s): San Diego / Hybrid
Salary Range: $260,000 - $310,000
About the OpportunitySeeking a motivated Licensing Associate to join our dynamic Licensing & Technology Transactions practice in San Diego.
Key Requirements for Consideration
- 3+ years of experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and software companies.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including:
- Research and development agreements
- Clinical trial agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, and service agreements
- Patent license agreements and assignments
- Nondisclosure and material transfer agreements
- Distribution agreements
- Strategic alliances
- Advising clients on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance issues
- Reviewing IP assets and contractual obligations in transactions
- Reviewing high-volume routine work, such as confidentiality agreements, customer agreements, and terms and conditions
- Working with scientists, executives, and cross-disciplinary teams to align both legal and business goals
- JD from a top-ranked law school
- Background or degree in biology, immunology, biochemistry or a related field
- Demonstrated understanding of issues related to software licensing, SaaS and technology transactions is preferred
- Familiarity with data privacy issues in technology agreements and an understanding of AI, both in client applications and as a tool for legal practice
- Experience at a highly regarded law firm
Items Needed to Apply: Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcript.
Confidentiality
For confidentiality reasons, the client’s name is not disclosed at this stage. Qualified candidates will receive full details upon initial screening.