Tech Transactions & IP Attorney — SF High-Impact Deals

Connectly Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary merit bonus eligibility

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Technology Transactions Associate Attorney in San Francisco, CA, to join a leading AmLaw 50 firm’s Technology Transactions Practice Group. The role focuses on high-impact IP and commercial tech transactions for global clients, with emphasis on licensing, development, services, and collaborations.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of IP and commercial transactions experience, a CA bar in good standing, and a technical background or science degree.

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 IP and commercial transactions experience in a law firm.
• Experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating IP and technology-related agreements (licensing, development, services, distribution, partnerships).
• IP aspects of M&A and equity financing experience; AI exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate technology and IP agreements including licensing, development, services, distribution, manufacturing, and collaborations.
• Provide IP diligence and strategic counseling in connection with M&A and equity financing, E-commerce, media, and entertainment transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address IP risks and strategy.
• Advise clients on structuring commercial transactions aligned with evolving business models and tech trends.
• Work directly with clients to understand business objectives and tailor legal solutions.
• Contribute to team development and client growth initiatives.

Skills

IP transactions

Drafting

Negotiation

Legal writing

Client advisory

Education

JD from top-tier law school

IP/tech/commercial coursework

Job description

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Technology Transactions Associate Attorney in San Francisco, CA, to join a leading AmLaw 50 firm’s Technology Transactions Practice Group. The role focuses on high-impact IP and commercial tech transactions for global clients, with emphasis on licensing, development, services, and collaborations.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of IP and commercial transactions experience, a CA bar in good standing, and a technical background or science degree.