Intellectual Property - Technology Transactions Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Life insurance plans

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexi-

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Intellectual Property - Technology Transactions Associate in Washington, D.C. The role involves working with life sciences and technology companies on complex transactions, focusing on licensing and collaboration to advance novel therapeutics and technologies.

JD required with strong negotiation and regulatory familiarity; experience in biotech/pharma licensing is preferred. This position is based on-site in Washington, DC, with a focus on high-stakes collaborations

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of licensing and commercial partnering transactions experience.
• Experience with biotechs and big pharmas.
• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction or eligibility to sit/waive into the next bar exam.
• Superior academic credentials and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent biotechs and pharmaceutical companies in licensing patents.
• Collaborate on advancing therapeutics, vaccines, and diagnostics through clinical trials.
• Negotiate complex commercial transactions in the life sciences sector.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

FDA/regulatory familiarity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property - Technology Transactions Associate in Washington, D.C. The role involves working with life sciences and technology companies on complex transactions, focusing on licensing and collaboration to advance novel therapeutics and technologies.

Duties

• Represent biotechs and pharmaceutical companies in licensing patents.
• Collaborate on advancing therapeutics, vaccines, and diagnostics through clinical trials.
• Negotiate complex commercial transactions in the life sciences sector.
• Engage with founders developing cutting-edge technologies.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in licensing and commercial partnering transactions.
• Substantial law firm experience with biotechs and big pharmas.
• Experience with AI-driven biotechnology companies is a plus.
• Superior academic credentials and excellent communication skills.
• Bar admission in the state of the office location or eligibility to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications: Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate complex transactions.
• Familiarity with regulatory processes, including FDA approval.

Benefits

• Healthcare and life insurance plans.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.