Life Sciences Licensing Associate

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in New York is seeking a Life Sciences Licensing Associate with 3–5 years of IP licensing and technology transactions experience, and Mandarin fluency. Experience working in Asia is strongly preferred.

The role involves drafting and negotiating licenses, joint development agreements, SaaS licenses, and due diligence for corporate transactions, requiring outstanding written and verbal communication and a bar admission.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of IP licensing and technology transactions experience.
• Fluency in Mandarin required.
• Experience working in Asia strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage substantial components of transactions independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate IP licenses, including patent and trademark licenses.
• Engage in joint development, collaboration, and strategic alliance agreements.
• Handle technology licenses and services agreements, including SaaS.
• Conduct IP and technology transaction due diligence for corporate transactions.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independent management

Drafting agreements

Education

JD degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Life Sciences Licensing Associate in New York. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in intellectual property licensing and technology transactions, with fluency in Mandarin and a preference for experience working in Asia.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct intellectual property and technology transaction due diligence for corporate transactions.

Requirements

• Experience in intellectual property licensing and technology transactions.
• Fluency in Mandarin is required.
• Experience working in Asia is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage 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 from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong team collaboration and independent management skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

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