Technology IP Transactions – Junior Associate

Goodwin Procter LLP; Santa Monica, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP in Santa Monica is seeking a highly qualified junior associate to join our Strategic Technology Transactions and Licensing group. You will work on IP licensing and other technology transactions, and support IP aspects of M&A, venture financings and other corporate deals.

The role emphasizes drafting and negotiating technology and IP license agreements, customer agreements including SaaS agreements, channel partner agreements, and collaboration and strategic alliance

Qualifications

• JD with strong academic credentials and bar admission or eligibility.
• Experience or interest in technology transactions, IP or related commercial work.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate technology and IP license agreements.
• Draft and negotiate customer agreements including SaaS, channel partner and collaboration agreements.
• Support IP aspects of M&A, venture financings and other corporate transactions.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Technology IP Transactions – Junior Associate

Goodwin seeks a highly qualified junior associate to join our Strategic Technology Transactions and Licensing group. The associate will work on IP licensing and other technology transactions, as well as IP support of (including IP and technology due diligence in) M&A, venture financings and other corporate transactions, and gain meaningful experience drafting and negotiating technology and IP license agreements, customer agreements (including SaaS agreements), channel partner agreements (including OEM, VAR and other reseller agreements) and collaboration and other strategic alliance agreements. Candidates should have some experience with, or a demonstrated interest in, technology transactions, IP or related commercial work; strong drafting, analytical and organizational skills; keen attention to detail; and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment. Genuine curiosity about technology, including the issues presented by AI and open source software, is strongly preferred.

Candidates applying for associate positions with Goodwin should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Relevant bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) and deal sheet are required.

At Goodwin, lawyers and professional staff alike reach across practice areas and geographies to work together in a collaborative, collegial and entrepreneurial atmosphere.