Junior to Mid-Level Technology Transactions Associate

Reed Smith LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Smith LLP in Dallas focuses on corporate and commercial matters with an emphasis on technology and intellectual property. The role involves drafting and analyzing complex issues and negotiating SaaS, cloud, software licenses, professional and master services, outsourcing, and other bespoke technology deals.

Associates will evaluate IP and technology issues in general corporate transactions, including M&A, carve-outs, spin-offs, and private equity, covering diligence for chain of title,

Qualifications

• JD required with strong background in technology or IP.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex tech/IP agreements.
• Ability to perform diligence and analyze transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate technology-related contracts
• Provide diligence on IP and tech matters in corporate deals
• Advise on licenses, open-source, AI, and data processing issues
• Support M&A, carve-outs, spin-offs and private equity transactions

Skills

IP law

Technology transactions

Diligence

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Overview

• The role involves corporate and commercial matters focused on technology and intellectual property, with a strong emphasis on drafting and analyzing complex issues.
• Specific contract negotiation includes SaaS, cloud-based, software license, professional and master services, outsourcing, supply, distribution, reseller, manufacturing, and other bespoke, complex, technology-based commercial transactions.
• Associates will evaluate and advise on IP and technology issues within general corporate transactions, such as M&A, carve-outs, spin-offs, and private equity.
• IP and technology issues covered include diligence for chain of title, inbound/outbound licenses, open-source software, artificial intelligence, and US data processing matters, as well as assisting with relevant transaction documents.