Life Sciences Licensing Mid-Level Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC is seeking a mid-level associate with life sciences licensing expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of experience in intellectual property licensing and technology transactions within the life sciences sector.

The role involves drafting and negotiating licenses, joint development and collaboration agreements, SaaS and services agreements, and due diligence for corporate transactions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing substantial components of transactions independently.
• Strong academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.
• Participate in technology transfers and distribution agreements.

Skills

IP licensing

Technology transactions

Negotiation and drafting

Independent transaction management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate with expertise in life sciences licensing to join their team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in intellectual property licensing and technology transactions, particularly within the life sciences sector.

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.
• Participate in technology transfers and distribution agreements.

Requirements

• Experience in managing substantial components of transactions independently.
• Strong 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

• Proficiency in intellectual property and technology transactions.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.

Benefits

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