Corporate Associate (Licensing)

LeoForce; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Licensing Associate in California to draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements for life sciences and technology clients. You will advise on contract interpretation, risk, and regulatory compliance while supporting strategic transactions and diligence.

The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, J.D. or LL.M., and admission or eligibility in CA or MA. Expect high-volume, fast-paced work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements (e.g., R&D, clinical trial, manufacturing, distribution).
• Advise on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Support strategic transactions through due diligence and contract review.
• Review IP assets and related contractual obligations.
• Manage high-volume commercial contracting matters, including NDAs and standard terms.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Intellectual property law

Software licensing

Data privacy

Education

J.D. or LL.M. (ABA-accredited)

Tools

SaaS agreements

Job description

Licensing Associate

Experience: Manager

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

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

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