Midlevel Intellectual Property Associate - Technology Transactions (Life Science)

Fenwick & West; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Fenwick & West seeks associates with 3–6 years of licensing, collaboration and commercial partnering transactions experience in a life sciences context. The ideal candidate will represent biotechs and big pharma in patent licensing and collaborations to advance therapeutics, vaccines and diagnostics, with exposure to AI-driven biotech projects.

The role offers opportunities to work with founders on complex deals across life sciences and technology, requiring superior academic credentials and

Qualifications

• Three to six years of licensing, collaboration and commercial partnering transactions experience.
• Representing biotechs and big pharma in patent licensing and collaborations to advance therapeutics.
• Experience with AI-native biotechnology companies and AI-driven drug discovery is a plus.
• Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions for life sciences and tech.
• Collaborate closely with founders developing cutting-edge technologies.
• Advise on regulatory and IP considerations as transactions progress.

Skills

Licensing agreements

Commercial transactions

Biotech knowledge

Law firm experience

Negotiation

AI in biotech

Education

J.D. / Juris Doctor

Job description

We are currently seeking associates with three (3) to six (6) years of licensing / collaboration and commercial partnering transactions experience for our growing life sciences technology transactions practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial law firm experience representing biotechs and big pharmas as they license patents and collaborate to advance novel therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostic and digital health technologies through clinical trials and toward regulatory (FDA) approval.

Experience working with AI-native or AI-driven biotechnology companies—particularly those integrating artificial intelligence or machine learning into drug discovery, diagnostics, or life sciences R&D is a plus.

This is an ideal position for candidates seeking to work closely with founders developing cutting edge technologies and negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions that transform both the technologies and participants. The position also suits those desiring both life sciences and broader tech exposure. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills required.

This position is open in any of our offices (Boston, New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, Silicon Valley, or Washinton, D.C.). We require that the candidate must be barred in the state of the office they are submitting their application for or are eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

Benefits And Compensation Details

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

The Anticipated Range For This Position Is

$260,000 - $390,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.