Technology & Outsourcing Associate

A law firm seeks a Technology & Outsourcing Associate to join their team in Chicago. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of experience in technology transactions, with a strong emphasis on intellectual property (IP) licensing and business process outsourcing agreements. The successful candidate will work closely with top-tier clients in the tech, financial, telecommunications, and life sciences sectors, providing legal guidance on complex technology and outsourcing matters.

Duties:

• Draft, negotiate, and structure complex technology agreements, including IP licensing, SaaS, hardware and maintenance, distribution, professional services, and marketing agreements
• Advise clients on legal issues related to licensing, distribution agreements, privacy, data security, and AI
• Provide legal counsel on emerging trends in technology, financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, and life sciences industries
• Collaborate with corporate and IP teams to integrate technology considerations into mergers and acquisitions
• Conduct in-depth legal analyses and risk assessments, identifying potential legal issues and offering proactive solutions
• Contribute to the development and refinement of standard agreements, templates, and playbooks for clients
• Manage multiple, complex legal matters and interact with clients, legal teams, and business units to achieve desired outcomes
• Keep abreast of new regulatory changes and ensure compliance with relevant laws and policies

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in technology transactions, with a focus on IP licensing, business process outsourcing, and related agreements
• Experience handling SaaS agreements, global purchase agreements, distribution agreements, professional services agreements, and marketing agreements
• In-house or law firm experience, with a particular focus on the technology sector or M&A transactions
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Strong academic credentials and exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with emerging technology trends, privacy laws, and regulatory requirements
• IL Bar membership is required

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Strong academic background with a focus on technology law or related fields

Certifications:

• Must be admitted to the Illinois State Bar

Skills:

• Expertise in drafting and negotiating technology agreements, including licensing, SaaS, and outsourcing contracts
• Solid understanding of intellectual property law, data privacy, and emerging technologies
• Excellent legal research, writing, and drafting skills
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to clients and colleagues
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage high volumes of work under tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally with corporate and IP teams

Benefits:

• Hybrid work option providing flexibility and work-life balance
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture

This is a great opportunity for a mid-level associate looking to develop expertise in technology transactions while working with a dynamic, innovative team.

This international law firm has 20 offices with over 900 attorneys on its team. Its service areas include financial services litigation, technology and outsourcing, healthcare law, government, criminal and regulatory investigations, real estate and land use, environmental, energy law, insolvency and restructuring, product liability and mass torts, corporate, private wealth services, employee benefits, banking and finance, patents, labor and employment, intellectual property, class action and antitrust and trade regulation.