Tech Transactions & IP Associate — AI/Data Focus

A&O Shearman; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Job summary

A&O Shearman in San Francisco seeks an accomplished associate to join our Silicon Valley or San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will handle complex digital, AI, intellectual property, data, and technology matters within a corporate/transactional setting.

This role offers exposure to co-heads of our global technology sector practice and strategic client work. The position requires a JD and California bar admission, with experience in corporate technology transactions and a strong

Qualifications

• Experience advising on complex digital, AI, IP, data and technology matters in a corporate/transactional context.
• Ability to provide strategic legal counsel to clients across industries.
• Strong emphasis on compliance and innovation in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate technology licenses, JVs, and strategic alliances.
• Support corporate technology transactions: M&A, due diligence, post-closing integration.
• Advise on AI-related legal issues and product counseling in tech sector.
• Monitor and communicate trends in technology, data, AI, and IP to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Corporate technology transactions

Work under pressure

Strategic legal counsel

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California bar admission

Job description

A&O Shearman in San Francisco seeks an accomplished associate to join our Silicon Valley or San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will handle complex digital, AI, intellectual property, data, and technology matters within a corporate/transactional setting.

This role offers exposure to co-heads of our global technology sector practice and strategic client work. The position requires a JD and California bar admission, with experience in corporate technology transactions and a strong