Corporate Associate (Licensing)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a skilled attorney to join our team in New York, focusing on broad commercial and strategic transactions across life sciences and technology sectors.

The role emphasizes drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of agreements, including R&D, clinical trial, manufacturing, licenses, and data privacy considerations. Candidates should have substantial experience and be prepared to collaborate with executives and in-house teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice, or eligible for admission, in California or Massachusetts.
• 3+ years drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for life sciences/tech clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements (R&D, clinical trial, manufacturing, distribution, MTAs, NDAs).
• Advise on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and regulatory matters.
• Support diligence and contract review in strategic transactions.
• Review IP assets and related contractual obligations.
• Manage high-volume contracting matters (customer agreements, NDAs, standard terms).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal strategies with business goals.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Intellectual property law

Licensing and technology transactions

Education

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

Admitted to practice in CA or MA

Life sciences/biotech background beneficial

Job description

Salary: $230,000 - $350,000 per year

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.