Deputy General Counsel, Technology Transactions

City of Hope; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Join City of Hope as the Deputy General Counsel, Technology Transactions, where you will provide strategic legal guidance on technology commercialization, software and SaaS transactions. This key role involves collaborating with leadership to impact patient care and scientific advancement.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., active U.S. State Bar membership, and over 10 years of relevant experience. Strong negotiation skills, communication skills, and a deep understanding of technology transactions are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant in-house experience or 7+ years in a top law firm.
• Deep experience in technology transactions, especially in the healthcare sector.
• Proven ability to manage outside counsel and complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor for technology teams on IP and technology matters.
• Negotiate and structure agreements for software, SaaS, and data licensing.
• Provide legal counsel on emerging areas like artificial intelligence and digital health.

Skills

IP licensing

Technology transactions

Software agreements

SaaS agreements

Data governance

Exceptional communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active membership in at least one U.S. State Bar

Job description

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Deputy General Counsel, Technology Transactions serves as a key member of the City of Hope legal team, providing strategic legal guidance across a wide range of cutting‑edge intellectual property and technology matters. In this highly visible role, you will support technology commercialization, software and SaaS transactions, and data‑driven initiatives, while partnering closely with leadership across the organization—including commercialization, innovation, and IT. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the legal strategy behind groundbreaking research and emerging technologies that directly impact patient care and scientific advancement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to commercialization and technology teams, supporting IP licensing, research collaborations, and technology transfer initiatives.
• Negotiate and structure complex agreements, including software, SaaS, data licensing, and technology transactions.
• Provide legal counsel on emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, data governance, and digital health technologies.
• Guide stakeholders through legal considerations related to development, adoption, and commercialization of new technologies.
• Advise senior leadership and cross‑functional teams on risk, strategy, and compliance matters.
• Partner with internal committees, including AI and data governance groups, to support enterprise initiatives.
• Develop policies, templates, and processes to streamline contracting and legal workflows.
• Monitor regulatory and legal developments impacting IP, technology, and data and provide proactive guidance.
• Manage and oversee outside counsel while driving efficient, high‑quality legal outcomes.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. State Bar (California preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant in‑house experience or 7+ years in a top law firm environment.
• Deep experience in technology transactions, including IP licensing, software, and SaaS agreements.
• Experience supporting healthcare, biotechnology, or research organizations.
• Proven ability to manage outside counsel and complex legal matters.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate legal complexity into practical guidance.
• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

City of Hope employees’ pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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