First US‑Based Tech Contracts Counsel

Taylor Root; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is partnering with a fast-growing international technology company to appoint its first dedicated US-based lawyer in Boston. You will own complex US legal matters spanning government contracts, tech transactions, and strategic partnerships, working closely with senior stakeholders.

Expect to lead negotiations, provide strategic legal guidance on IP, data rights, and compliance, and help scale legal processes as the US business expands.

Qualifications

• JD and licensed to practice law in the US.
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience in-house or tech-focused private practice.
• Strong experience in commercial and technology contracts.
• Experience with US government contracts or government agencies.
• Experience working with technology companies.
• Comfortable being the first dedicated US-based lawyer and working independently.
• Commercial, proactive mindset in a fast-paced environment.
• Export controls and broader US employment experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex US government contracts, grants, cooperative agreements and subcontracting arrangements.
• Negotiate technology partnerships, licensing agreements, strategic customer contracts, NDAs and MOUs.
• Advise on collaborations with government agencies, research institutions and universities, including IP and data rights.
• Lead high-value commercial negotiations with major technology companies.
• Support export controls and other compliance initiatives.
• Help develop scalable legal processes, templates and risk frameworks as the US business grows.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Technology contracts

Negotiation

Independent work

US government contracts

Education

JD (US)

Job description

Taylor Root is partnering with a fast-growing international technology company to appoint its first dedicated US-based lawyer in Boston. You will own complex US legal matters spanning government contracts, tech transactions, and strategic partnerships, working closely with senior stakeholders.

Expect to lead negotiations, provide strategic legal guidance on IP, data rights, and compliance, and help scale legal processes as the US business expands.