Corporate Associate Licensing

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Licensing Associate for the Licensing & Technology Transactions practice in Boston, MA. You will draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including licensing and collaboration agreements for life sciences and software.

You will collaborate with biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and digital health clients, advise on IP and regulatory issues, and support strategic transactions while staying current on evolving industry developments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts for life sciences and technology clients.
• Knowledge of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights.
• Understanding of software licensing, SaaS, and technology transactions.
• Familiarity with data privacy issues in technology agreements and AI applications.
• Experience with clients in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, digital health, and medical device industries.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advise clients on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance issues.
• Review IP assets and contractual obligations in transactions.
• Work with scientists, executives, and cross-disciplinary teams to align legal and business goals.
• Stay current on legal trends and regulatory developments impacting life sciences and technology transactions.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Client interactions

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

JD or LLM from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission in CA or MA

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated Licensing Associate to join their Licensing & Technology Transactions practice in Boston, MA. The successful candidate will collaborate with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and software companies to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including licensing and collaboration agreements. They will also support strategic transactions and advise on intellectual property and regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advise clients on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance issues.
• Review IP assets and contractual obligations in transactions.
• Work with scientists, executives, and cross-disciplinary teams to align legal and business goals.
• Stay current on legal trends and regulatory developments impacting life sciences and technology transactions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts for life sciences and technology clients.
• Knowledge of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights.
• Understanding of software licensing, SaaS, and technology transactions preferred.
• Familiarity with data privacy issues in technology agreements and AI applications.
• Experience with clients in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, digital health, and medical device industries.

Education

JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted or eligible for admission in California or Massachusetts.

Skills

• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Professionalism in client and colleague interactions.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and balance responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective collaboration in team settings.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package.