Technology & Life Sciences Transactions Associate

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking an experienced associate to join its premier Technology and Life Sciences Transactions practice in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in technology transactions, including in-licensing, outbound licensing, development, collaboration, and other commercial arrangements. Experience with the IP aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, and joint ventures is also required. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex technology and life sciences transactions, with exposure to a broad range of high-profile clients in the sector.

Location:

• Chicago, IL

Duties:

• Advise clients on a wide range of technology transactions, including in-licensing, outbound licensing, development, collaboration, and other commercial arrangements.
• Handle the intellectual property (IP) aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, and joint ventures.
• Negotiate and draft technology-focused agreements and contracts, ensuring that the terms align with clients' strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to structure and execute complex transactions.
• Provide counsel on the commercialization of intellectual property and technology rights.
• Represent clients in both domestic and international transactions involving cutting-edge technology and life sciences sectors.
• Manage client relationships and lead matters to successful completion.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in technology transactions, with a strong focus on in-licensing, outbound licensing, and collaboration agreements.
• Expertise in the IP aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, and joint ventures.
• Experience working with broad technology company clients.
• Strong background in negotiating and drafting technology and IP-related agreements.
• Ability to manage and lead complex transactions independently.
• Admitted or eligible for prompt admission to the Illinois bar.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues, and teams across practice areas.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials required.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Illinois Bar or eligibility to be admitted promptly.

Skills:

• Extensive experience in technology and life sciences transactions.
• Deep understanding of intellectual property law as it pertains to commercial agreements and M&A.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Proficient in legal research and analytical thinking.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and market standards.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement options.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.

A kinder and gentler, preeminent international law firm, with clients that are the envy of any firm. Large, enthusiastic firm offering full-service practice to mega corporations, governmental entities and other important clients. Very prestigious, that has a reputation in corporate and finance that rivals if not surpass any of the mega-New York powerhouse law firms. In addition to corporate and finance matters, the firms strong practice groups include its litigation, real estate, commercial, intellectual property, tax, securities, antitrust, environmental, trusts & estates, healthcare and bankruptcy departments. The firms atmosphere is absolutely fantastic for its size, values its associates, provides superb mentoring and provides enough resources and support to enable each of its associates to succeed. Like any other large mega firm, to become partner, you have to be loyal, work hard and produce top-quality work, but unlike other firms, this jewel does not require its associates to have business. Perhaps the reason is that the firm has enough work to keep everyone busy and productive. Compensation is top of the market, but you are expected to earn it by putting long hours. It hires from the top law schools in the nation and requires superior academic credentials. These global gladiators, with clients and attorneys around the world, are anxious to hire the best and the brightest attorneys.