Technology Transactions Associate

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe seeks a qualified associate with two to four years of IP and technology transactions experience to join our Technology Transactions team in the United States. You will draft, negotiate, and advise on critical collaboration and licensing agreements supporting life sciences and tech clients.

The role emphasizes product strategy guidance, cross-functional collaboration, and involvement in M&A, venture capital, and corporate partnerships.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of legal experience in IP and technology transactions.
• Strong interest in technology transactions for M&A and VC clients.
• Excellent research, analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• Commitment to excellence and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Admission to the state bar in the location of practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate collaboration, partnering, licensing, and other commercial agreements.
• Work with technology companies on product strategy, development, and market positioning.
• Advise on corporate partnerships, strategic alliances, licensing, and product development.
• Assist in IP/technology aspects of complex M&A, public offerings, and VC financings.
• Conduct research on AI, fintech, autonomous vehicles, edtech, and other technologies.

Skills

IP/tech transactions experience

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Research

Communication

Education

JD required

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an associate with two to four years of experience to join our Technology Transactions team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced advisors, supporting life sciences and cutting-edge tech companies in shaping their IP strategies and facilitating key agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate collaboration, partnering, licensing, and other commercial agreements for companies at any stage of their life cycle (including emerging company/venture capital clients).
• Work closely with technology companies to provide expert guidance on product strategy, development, and market positioning.
• Participate in advising clients on corporate partnerships, strategic alliances, licensing agreements and aspects of product research, development and commercialization in both the life sciences and general technology sectors.
• Assist in navigating IP and technology aspects of complex M&A transactions, public offerings and venture capital financings.
• Conduct research and analysis on diverse technologies, including AI, fintech, autonomous vehicles, edtech, renewable energy, AR/VR, cybersecurity, biotechnology, and digital health.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of legal experience in IP and technology transactions
• Strong interest in working on technology transactions for M&A matters and emerging company/venture capital clients
• Excellent research, analytical, drafting and communication skills
• Commitment to excellence and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• JD is required
• Admission to the state bar of the office in which the candidate would be located

Why Orrick:

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $235,000 and $310,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice[1]; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.