A leading law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Life Sciences group in Washington, DC. The role focuses on intellectual property licensing, technology transfer, and other technology transactions within the life sciences arena.

The successful candidate will work across a range of complex transactional matters, including drafting and negotiating intellectual property licenses (patent and trademark), joint development and collaboration agreements, strategic alliance agreements, technology licenses and services agreements (including SaaS arrangements), and distribution agreements. The position also involves providing IP and technology transaction due diligence support for corporate transactions and technology transfers.

Candidates must be adept at working in teams and independently managing substantial components of transactions. Outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Relevant bar admission (or prompt eligibility to obtain it) is necessary. Experience in adjacent fields will be considered, though direct licensing experience is preferred and weighted more heavily.

3–4 years of relevant experience in intellectual property licensing, technology transfer, and technology transactions
Experience drafting and negotiating IP licenses, joint development, collaboration, and strategic alliance agreements, technology licenses and services agreements (including SaaS), and distribution agreements
Experience with IP and technology transaction due diligence for corporate transactions and technology transfers
Team-oriented with ability to manage substantial components of transactions independently
Outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Relevant bar admission (or eligibility to obtain promptly)

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