Midlevel Intellectual Property Associate - Technology Transactions Life Science

BCG Attorney Search; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

HSA/FSA

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a midlevel intellectual property associate for a technology transactions practice in Santa Monica, CA. The role involves representing biotechs and pharmaceutical companies in licensing patents and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

The candidate should have 3–6 years of law firm experience, a JD, and CA Bar admission or eligibility. Strong negotiation, writing, and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with technology founders and

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Active bar admission in CA or eligible to sit for the next bar exam.
• 3–6 years of law firm experience in IP/transactions.
• Experience with AI-driven biotech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent biotechs and pharmaceutical companies in licensing patents.
• Collaborate on advancing therapeutics, vaccines, and digital health technologies.
• Negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions.
• Engage with founders developing cutting-edge technologies.

Skills

Negotiation

Transactional

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel intellectual property associate for their technology transactions practice in Santa Monica, CA. The role involves working with life sciences companies on licensing, collaboration, and commercial partnering transactions.

Duties

• Represent biotechs and pharmaceutical companies in licensing patents.
• Collaborate on advancing therapeutics, vaccines, and digital health technologies.
• Negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions.
• Engage with founders developing cutting-edge technologies.

Requirements

• Three to six years of relevant experience in a law firm setting.
• Experience with AI-native or AI-driven biotechnology companies is a plus.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Barred in the state of the office location or eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

State Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and transactional skills.
• Ability to work closely with technology founders.
• Proficiency in handling complex legal matters.

Benefits

• Healthcare and life insurance plans.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.