Tech Transactions Associate Attorney: IP Licensing & M&A

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Family-building benefits

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is representing an AmLaw 50 firm in San Francisco seeking an experienced Technology Transactions Associate Attorney.

You will handle high-impact IP and technology transactions for global technology clients, with emphasis on licensing, development, and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate holds a California bar, 3–6 years of IP and commercial transaction experience, and a strong technical background.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Coursework in IP, technology, and/or commercial law is required.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing.
• 3–6 years of substantive experience with IP and commercial transactions in a law firm setting.
• Demonstrated experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex IP and technology-related agreements, including licensing, development, services, distribution, and strategic partnerships.
• Experience handling the IP aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and equity financing transactions.
• Interest in, or experience with, artificial intelligence is advantageous.
• Technical background strongly preferred. Science Degree or experience working with technology (Computer Science, Computer Programming, Engineering, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of technology and IP agreements, including software, tech, and content licensing; software and technology development; professional services; supply & distribution; manufacturing; and collaborations.
• Provide IP diligence and strategic counseling in connection with M&A, equity financing, E-commerce, media, and entertainment transactions.
• Collaborate with internal corporate, litigation, and regulatory teams to address IP-related risks and strategy.
• Advise clients on structuring commercial transactions that align with evolving business models and technology trends.
• Work directly with clients to understand their business objectives and craft tailored legal solutions.
• Contribute to team development, knowledge sharing, and client growth initiatives.

Skills

IP knowledge

M&A experience

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Technology transactions

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is representing an AmLaw 50 firm in San Francisco seeking an experienced Technology Transactions Associate Attorney.

You will handle high-impact IP and technology transactions for global technology clients, with emphasis on licensing, development, and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate holds a California bar, 3–6 years of IP and commercial transaction experience, and a strong technical background.