Mid-Level Licensing Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Boston, MA, is seeking a Mid-Level Licensing Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in intellectual property licensing, technology transfer, and other technology transactions. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in drafting, negotiating, and supporting intellectual property agreements while providing intellectual property due diligence for corporate transactions in the life sciences sector.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate intellectual property licenses, including patent and trademark licenses.
• Work on joint development, collaboration, and other strategic alliance agreements.
• Negotiate technology licenses and services agreements, including software as a service agreement.
• Manage distribution agreements and provide legal support for related transactions.
• Conduct intellectual property and technology transaction due diligence for corporate transactions and technology transfers.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in intellectual property licensing and technology transactions.
• Proven experience in intellectual property support, including due diligence for corporate transactions in the life sciences sector.
• Outstanding academic credentials and a strong law firm background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California Bar (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly).

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for intellectual property agreements.
• Legal research and analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in technology and intellectual property law.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective client interaction.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities in complex legal situations.

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.