Midlevel Intellectual Property Associate - Technology Transactions Life Science

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and life insurance plans

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible-F

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Seattle seeks a midlevel intellectual property associate specializing in technology transactions within the life sciences sector. The ideal candidate has 3–6 years’ experience in licensing, collaborations, and commercial partnering transactions with biotech/pharma clients.

JD required, bar admission in WA or eligibility to sit for the next bar exam. Strong negotiation, drafting, and teamwork skills are essential to support startups and established clients on complex deals.

Qualifications

• 3–6 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.

Responsibilities

• Represent biotech and pharmaceutical clients in licensing patents and collaborations.
• Negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions.
• Work closely with founders developing cutting-edge technologies.
• Engage in transactions advancing therapeutics, vaccines, and diagnostics.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Team collaboration

Document management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel intellectual property associate specializing in technology transactions within the life sciences sector for their Seattle, WA office. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of experience in licensing, collaboration, and commercial partnering transactions, particularly with biotech and pharmaceutical companies.

Duties

• Represent biotech and pharmaceutical clients in licensing patents and collaborations.
• Negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions.
• Work closely with founders developing cutting-edge technologies.
• Engage in transactions advancing therapeutics, vaccines, and diagnostics.

Requirements

• 3 to 6 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 required.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and transactional skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in managing complex legal documents.

Benefits

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