Tech Transactions & Licensing Associate — Startup & VC Focus

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP seeks an associate for its Strategic Transactions and Licensing group in New York. The role includes drafting commercial agreements and providing intellectual property counseling to clients in tech and venture sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from 2022-2023 and prior experience in a large law firm, with a passion for working with startups. A salary range of $260,000 to $310,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Eagerness to work with startup and venture capital clients.
• Experience in commercial contracts drafting and negotiation or IP components of financing/M&A.
• Superior academic credentials from a top law school.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate licensing, partnering, and commercial agreements.
• Provide general intellectual property, privacy, and business counseling directly to clients.
• Manage transactions across all stages of clients’ businesses.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements

Intellectual property counseling

Client interaction

Startup engagement

Education

JD 2022-2023

Admission to the State Bar of New York

Job description

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP seeks an associate for its Strategic Transactions and Licensing group in New York. The role includes drafting commercial agreements and providing intellectual property counseling to clients in tech and venture sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from 2022-2023 and prior experience in a large law firm, with a passion for working with startups. A salary range of $260,000 to $310,000 is offered.