Technology Transactions (IT) Associate Attorney

A law firm located in Seattle, WA is seeking a Technology Transactions (IT) Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience. The successful candidate will join the firm's national practice group, focusing on intellectual property and commercial transactions for technology companies. This role involves structuring, drafting, and negotiating various agreements, including license, service, development, distribution, and partnering agreements. Additionally, the candidate will handle intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, financings, and other multidisciplinary transactions. A strong interest in technology companies and a technical or science background are beneficial. Superior academic credentials, along with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, are required.

Duties:

• Structure, draft, and negotiate a range of intellectual property and commercial transactions, including license, service, development, distribution, and partnering agreements.
• Manage intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, financings, and other multidisciplinary transactions.
• Provide legal counsel on intellectual property issues related to technology companies and their commercial transactions.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance and best practices in intellectual property and technology transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address complex legal and business matters.
• Stay current with developments in technology law and intellectual property regulations.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in intellectual property and commercial transactions.
• Strong interest in technology companies and experience supporting technology-related transactions.
• Experience in structuring, drafting, and negotiating various agreements.
• Technical or science background is beneficial.
• Proven ability to handle complex intellectual property and commercial transaction issues.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in Washington (or eligibility for admission).

Skills:

• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively on complex transactions and provide strategic legal advice.
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to a career focused on intellectual property and commercial transactions.
• Experience working with technology companies at various stages of growth.

Benefits Offered:

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave.
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine.
• Parents and caregivers resource group.
• Career coaching for working parents.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Tutoring and college coaching for older children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Voluntary long-term care insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Voluntary ID theft protection.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.