Life Sciences Licensing Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Boston is seeking a licensed mid-level associate with 3–5 years of IP licensing experience in the life sciences sector. Mandarin fluency is required, and experience working in Asia is strongly preferred.

The role focuses on drafting and negotiating licenses, technology transfer agreements, and related technology transactions, with collaboration across teams on complex deals and support for corporate transactions through due diligence.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of IP licensing experience in life sciences.
• Mandarin fluency required; Asia experience strongly preferred.
• Experience licensing, technology transfer and technology transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate IP licenses, including patent and trademark licenses.
• Engage in joint development, collaboration, and strategic alliance agreements.
• Handle technology licenses and SaaS agreements.
• Manage distribution agreements and perform IP/tech transaction due diligence for corporate deals.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Team collaboration

Tech transactions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified licensing mid-level associate with 3-5 years of experience to join their Life Sciences group in Boston. Fluency in Mandarin is required, and experience working in Asia is strongly preferred.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate intellectual property licenses, including patent and trademark licenses.
• Engage in joint development, collaboration, and strategic alliance agreements.
• Handle technology licenses and services agreements, including software as a service agreements.
• Manage distribution agreements and perform intellectual property and technology transaction due diligence for corporate transactions and technology transfers.

Requirements

• Experience in intellectual property licensing, technology transfer, and technology transactions.
• Experience in IP support of corporate transactions in the life sciences sector.
• General experience working in teams and managing substantial components of transactions independently.
• Outstanding academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Fluency in Mandarin.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in managing complex transactions.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance. Retirement savings plan. Professional development opportunities.