Corporate Associate (Licensing)

Australia-Employment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K

Job summary

Jobot in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Corporate Associate (Licensing) to join its nationally recognized Life Sciences and Technology Transactions practice. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements and advising on risk and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in life sciences or tech deal work, a J.D.

or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited school, and admission in CA or MA.

Qualifications

• J.D./LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school.
• 3+ years drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for life sciences or technology clients in a law firm.
• Admission to practice, or eligible for admission, in CA or MA.
• Background in biology, immunology, biochemistry or related science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements including R&D, clinical trial, license, NDA, MTAs, distribution and development agreements.
• Advising on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting strategic transactions through due diligence and contract review.
• Reviewing IP assets and related contractual obligations.
• Managing high-volume contracting matters and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Life sciences/tech knowledge

Education

J.D./LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

SaaS agreements

Technology transactions

Job description

Corporate Associate (Licensing)

$230000 - $350000 per year | San Diego, CA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our client, a highly regarded law firm with a nationally recognized Life Sciences and Technology Transactions practice, is seeking a Licensing Associate with at least 3 years of relevant experience to join its growing team.

Why join us?

Excellent Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401K

Job Details

The successful candidate will work closely with business teams, in-house counsel, scientists, and executives on a broad range of commercial and strategic transactions. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, including:
  • Research and development agreements
  • Clinical trial agreements
  • Manufacturing and supply agreements
  • Services agreements
  • Patent license agreements and assignments
  • Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs)
  • Material transfer agreements (MTAs)
  • Distribution agreements
  • Collaboration and strategic alliance agreements
  • Development and commercialization agreements
• Advising clients on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance matters
• Supporting strategic and corporate transactions through diligence and contract review
• Reviewing intellectual property assets and related contractual obligations
• Managing high-volume commercial contracting matters, including confidentiality agreements, customer agreements, and standard terms and conditions
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to align legal strategies with business objectives
• Monitoring legal, regulatory, and industry developments impacting life sciences and technology transactions

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice, or eligible for admission, in California or Massachusetts
• 3+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for life sciences and/or technology clients within a law firm environment
• Educational background in biology, immunology, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline preferred
• Strong understanding of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
• Experience with software licensing, SaaS agreements, and technology transactions is preferred
• Familiarity with data privacy considerations in commercial agreements and an understanding of emerging AI-related issues
• Experience representing clients in one or more of the following sectors:
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Digital health
  • Life sciences

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