Technology Transactions and Licensing Associate Mid Level

BCG Attorney Search; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision care

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid-level Technology Transactions and Licensing Associate for its Portland office. The role involves working with startups, growth-stage companies, and global enterprises on complex transactions and product launches.

The attorney will draft and negotiate software/hardware contracts, advise on IP matters, and collaborate with teams on cross-border licensing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Deep knowledge of intellectual property and commercial contract law.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and open source license frameworks.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial and licensing agreements.
• Provide counsel on intellectual property matters and product development.
• Draft and negotiate contracts related to software, hardware, and digital assets.
• Manage multiple client demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with teams on cross-border transactions and international licensing.

Skills

Cloud computing

Semiconductor

Hardware

AI

Cybersecurity

IP workflows

IP licensing

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a mid-level Technology Transactions and Licensing Associate for its Portland office. The successful candidate will engage with innovative startups, growth-stage companies, and established global enterprises on complex transactions and product launches.

Duties

• Advise clients on commercial and licensing agreements.
• Provide counsel on intellectual property matters and product development.
• Draft and negotiate contracts related to software, hardware, and digital assets.
• Manage multiple client demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with teams on cross-border transactions and international licensing.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Deep knowledge of intellectual property and commercial contract law.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and open source license frameworks.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and team-oriented approach.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the bar.

Skills

• Technical background or experience in cloud computing, semiconductor, hardware, AI, and cybersecurity sectors preferred.
• Experience with IP workflows in M&A or financing transactions.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident, life, disability, critical illness, and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.