Corporate Associate (Licensing)
- $260,000 - $310,000
- San Diego, CA
A bit about us:
Our client, a highly regarded law firm with a nationally recognized Life Sciences and Technology Transactions practice, is seeking a Licensing Associate with at least 3 years of relevant experience to join its growing team.
Why join us?
Excellent Benefits
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Job Details
The successful candidate will work closely with business teams, in-house counsel, scientists, and executives on a broad range of commercial and strategic transactions. Responsibilities include:
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, including:
Research and development agreements
Clinical trial agreements
Manufacturing and supply agreements
Services agreements
Patent license agreements and assignments
Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs)
Material transfer agreements (MTAs)
Distribution agreements
Collaboration and strategic alliance agreements
Development and commercialization agreements
Advising clients on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance matters
Supporting strategic and corporate transactions through diligence and contract review
Reviewing intellectual property assets and related contractual obligations
Managing high-volume commercial contracting matters, including confidentiality agreements, customer agreements, and standard terms and conditions
Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to align legal strategies with business objectives
Monitoring legal, regulatory, and industry developments impacting life sciences and technology transactions
Qualifications
J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school
Admitted to practice, or eligible for admission, in California or Massachusetts
3+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for life sciences and/or technology clients within a law firm environment
Educational background in biology, immunology, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline preferred
Strong understanding of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Experience with software licensing, SaaS agreements, and technology transactions is preferred
Familiarity with data privacy considerations in commercial agreements and an understanding of emerging AI-related issues
Experience representing clients in one or more of the following sectors:
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Digital health
Life sciences
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, including:
Research and development agreements
Clinical trial agreements
Manufacturing and supply agreements
Services agreements
Patent license agreements and assignments
Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs)
Material transfer agreements (MTAs)
Distribution agreements
Collaboration and strategic alliance agreements
Development and commercialization agreements
Advising clients on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance matters
Supporting strategic and corporate transactions through diligence and contract review
Reviewing intellectual property assets and related contractual obligations
Managing high-volume commercial contracting matters, including confidentiality agreements, customer agreements, and standard terms and conditions
Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to align legal strategies with business objectives
Monitoring legal, regulatory, and industry developments impacting life sciences and technology transactions
Qualifications
J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school
Admitted to practice, or eligible for admission, in California or Massachusetts
3+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for life sciences and/or technology clients within a law firm environment
Educational background in biology, immunology, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline preferred
Strong understanding of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Experience with software licensing, SaaS agreements, and technology transactions is preferred
Familiarity with data privacy considerations in commercial agreements and an understanding of emerging AI-related issues
Experience representing clients in one or more of the following sectors:
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Digital health
Life sciences
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