Technology IP Transactions – Mid-Level Associate

Goodwin Procter LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston seeks a mid-level associate for its Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies group to support technology licensing, due diligence in M&A, and drafting collaboration and services agreements.

The ideal candidate has solid experience in open-source license terms and IP issues related to AI, strong academic credentials, and a valid bar admission. Excellent writing and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in technology licensing and other technology transactions.
• Experience in IP due diligence for M&A and corporate transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating joint development, collaboration, and other strategic agreements.

Responsibilities

• Support technology licensing and IP transactions.
• Assist with IP due diligence in M&A and corporate deals.
• Draft and negotiate licenses, services agreements, and collaboration agreements.
• Address open-source license terms and AI/IP issues as needed.

Skills

IP licensing

Technology transactions

M&A support

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Technology IP Transactions – Mid-Level Associate

Goodwin seeks a highly qualified mid-level associate to join our Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies group. Candidates must have solid experience in technology and intellectual property licensing and other technology transactions, as well as in IP support of (including intellectual property and technology due diligence in) M&A and other corporate transactions. Additionally, candidates should have experience in drafting and negotiating joint development, collaboration, and other strategic alliance agreements; technology and intellectual property licenses and services agreements (including software as a service agreements); and distribution agreements (including OEM and VAR and other reseller agreements). Demonstrated experience with open-source software license terms and intellectual property issues presented by artificial intelligence technology and tools 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 is required.

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