Associate Intellectual Property Transactions

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in New York seeks an Associate to join its Intellectual Property Transactions group. The role focuses on advising clients on transactions where IP, data, and brand value are pivotal, especially in technology, consumer products, and media sectors.

You will draft and negotiate complex licensing and commercial agreements, support M&A and collaborations, and counsel on AI usage and digital transformation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in IP transactions or technology licensing.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and licensing agreements.
• Background in technology, software, data, or brand-related transactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on transactions involving IP, technology, and brand assets.
• Support and lead deals including M&A, joint ventures, investments, and strategic collaborations.
• Draft and negotiate IP licenses, software/cloud services agreements, and trademark documents.
• Provide counsel on IP issues, including AI usage, digital transformation, and e-commerce initiatives.
• Advise on commercialization strategies and risk assessment related to IP rights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex business and legal matters.

Skills

Drafting & Negotiation

IP Transactions

Technology Licensing

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate to join its Intellectual Property Transactions group in a dynamic city. This position focuses on advising clients on intricate transactions where intellectual property, data, and brand value are pivotal, particularly within the technology, consumer products, and media sectors.

Duties

• Advise clients on transactions involving intellectual property, technology, and brand assets.
• Support and lead deals including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and strategic collaborations.
• Draft and negotiate agreements such as IP licenses, software and cloud services agreements, and trademark-related documents.
• Provide counsel on intellectual property issues, including AI usage, digital transformation, and e-commerce initiatives.
• Advise on commercialization strategies and risk assessment related to IP rights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex business and legal matters.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in intellectual property transactions or technology licensing.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and licensing agreements.
• Background in technology, software, data, or brand-related transactions preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical advice.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.