Corporate Associate Licensing

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a motivated Corporate Associate specialized in Licensing for their San Francisco office. This role involves drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements for clients in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. A successful candidate will need to advise on legal and regulatory issues while collaborating with diverse teams.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires 3+ years of relevant experience and admission eligibility in California or Massachusetts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advise clients on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance issues.
• Work with scientists, executives, and cross-disciplinary teams to align legal and business goals.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated Corporate Associate specializing in Licensing to join their practice in San Francisco, CA. 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.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 working with clients in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, digital health, and medical device industries.
• 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 competing responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective collaboration in team settings.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package.