Palo Alto - IP & Technology Transactions Mid-Level Associate

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pro bono program

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Palo Alto seeks a junior to mid-level associate (class of 2024–2021) with IP & Technology Transactions experience. You will collaborate across offices and practice areas to support M&A transactions and other technology deals.

California bar admission is preferred and solid firm experience is valued. The firm offers a hybrid work model and a strong professional development program, plus extensive pro bono opportunities, mentoring, and a supportive

Qualifications

• Junior to mid-level associate (class of 2021–2024) with IP & Technology Transactions experience.
• Solid law firm experience with M&A transactions.
• Active member of the California bar.

Skills

IP & Technology Transactions

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

The IP & Technology Transactions group in Palo Alto is seeking a junior to mid-level associate (class of 2024-2021) with IP & Technology Transactions experience. Candidates will be required to work effectively as part of a team across offices and practice areas. Solid law firm experience with M&A transactions and a high level of academic achievement preferred. Ideal candidate would be an active member of the California bar. The starting base salary for this California position is expected to be between $235,000 to $390,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in an enhanced mentor program, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.

These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits, including a hybrid work model*, offer a dynamic environment where all can shape their own career trajectories while contributing to groundbreaking legal work. We also have an extensive pro bono program that allows attorneys to devote, and receive credit for, time for myriad causes that spark their interests and matches those interests with the legal needs in the community.

*Our current hybrid work model consists of working Monday through Thursday in the office. Attorneys also receive the opportunity to work remotely for specified periods throughout the year.

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Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

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