Technology Transactions Associate @ Leading Tech-Focused Platform

Whistler Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Whistler Partners is working with a leading technology-focused law firm to add a Technology Transactions Associate with a life sciences IP background in New York. The role emphasizes collaboration, licensing, university licenses, clinical trial agreements, and broader technology transactions across innovation-driven sectors.

This opportunity suits a 3rd-year-equivalent associate seeking deeper life sciences practice while expanding into AI, fintech, digital health, renewables, cybersecurity, and

Qualifications

• 3 years of legal experience in intellectual property transactions.
• Life sciences technology transactions experience required.
• JD required.
• Admission to the bar in the state of the office where resident.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate collaboration, partnering, and licensing agreements.
• Assist with foundational agreements for life sciences companies, including university licenses, clinical trial agreements, and material transfer agreements.
• Advise clients on corporate partnerships, strategic alliances, licensing agreements, and product research, development, and commercialization matters.
• Support life sciences and general technology clients on IP and commercial strategy.
• Assist in developing and implementing intellectual property strategies for companies in life sciences and other innovation-driven sectors.
• Research and analyze technologies across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, fintech, AI, IT, edtech, renewable energy, AR/VR, and cybersecurity.
• Advise on IP and technology aspects of venture capital financings, public offerings, and M&A transactions.
• Work directly with experienced advisors, clients, and cross-functional deal teams.

Skills

IP transactions

Life sciences focus

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Whistler Partners is working with a leading technology-focused law firm looking to add Technology Transactions Associate to its team.

This role is focused on intellectual property transactions, with a particular emphasis on life sciences. The work includes collaboration, partnering, licensing, university license, clinical trial, material transfer, and commercialization agreements, along with broader technology transactions work across innovation-driven sectors.

This is a strong opportunity for a technology transactions associate who wants to keep a life sciences focus while also expanding into areas like AI, fintech, renewable energy, cybersecurity, digital health, and other emerging technologies.

Why This Role?

This is a great seat for someone who wants more than narrow licensing work.

The team advises life sciences and technology companies on the agreements and IP strategies that support research, development, commercialization, partnerships, financings, public offerings, and M&A transactions. The work sits close to the business, close to the science, and close to the moments where companies are actually building and scaling. The firm is looking for someone with meaningful life sciences technology transactions experience who wants to grow within a broader innovation economy practice. That means continuing to work on sophisticated life sciences matters while also building range across other cutting-edge technology sectors.

For a 3rd year associate who wants life sciences depth, broader tech exposure, and strong training inside a highly regarded corporate and technology practice, this is a very strong move.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate collaboration, partnering, and licensing agreements.
• Assist with foundational agreements for life sciences companies, including university licenses, clinical trial agreements, and material transfer agreements.
• Advise clients on corporate partnerships, strategic alliances, licensing agreements, and product research, development, and commercialization matters.
• Support life sciences and general technology clients on IP and commercial strategy.
• Assist in developing and implementing intellectual property strategies for companies in life sciences and other innovation-driven sectors.
• Research and analyze technologies across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, fintech, AI, IT, edtech, renewable energy, AR/VR, and cybersecurity.
• Advise on IP and technology aspects of venture capital financings, public offerings, and M&A transactions.
• Work directly with experienced advisors, clients, and cross-functional deal teams.

About You

• 3 years of legal experience in intellectual property transactions.
• Life sciences technology transactions experience required.
• Interest in maintaining a life sciences focus while expanding into broader technology transactions work.
• Experience with licensing, collaboration, partnering, clinical trial, material transfer, university license, or commercialization agreements preferred.
• Interest in AI, fintech, renewable energy, cybersecurity, digital health, healthcare transactions, and other cutting-edge sectors.
• Excellent research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• J.D. required.
• Life sciences-related education is a plus.
• Admission to the bar in the state of the office where resident.

TL;DR

Leading technology-focused law firm hiring a 3rd year Technology Transactions Associate with life sciences IP transactions experience. Strong fit for someone who wants sophisticated licensing, collaboration, commercialization, and strategic partnership work while expanding into AI, fintech, digital health, renewable energy, cybersecurity, and other innovation-driven sectors.

About Whistler Partners

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