Technology Transactions (IT) Associate

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 390,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly wellness reimbursements

Healthcare coverage for you and family

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is seeking 6+ year attorneys to join our Technology Transactions Group (TTG) and work on intellectual property and commercial transactions for technology companies. Associates will draft, structure, and negotiate license, service, development, distribution, and partnering agreements for tech firms at various growth stages.

The ideal candidate will excel in training associates and be part of a national team.

Qualifications

• Experience in intellectual property transactions.
• Strong interest in IP and commercial transactions.
• Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Digital health experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate a variety of IP and commercial transactions for technology companies (license, service, development, distribution, partnering agreements).
• Handle IP aspects of mergers & acquisitions, public offerings, financings, and multidisciplinary transactions.

Skills

IP transactions

Drafting & negotiation

Training associates

Verbal & written communication

Job description

Our Technology Transactions Group focusing on Information Technology (TTG) has positions open for 6+ year attorneys to join our group and work on intellectual property and commercial transactions for technology companies. Our TTG attorneys primarily work on structuring, drafting, and negotiating a variety of intellectual property and commercial transactions, including license, service, development, distribution, and partnering agreements for information technology companies and matters. Associates will also work on the intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, financings, and other multidisciplinary transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for self-motivated and entrepreneurial individuals with a strong interest in technology companies at all stages of growth to help build and grow an established and dynamic national practice group.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent lawyer who enjoys training associates and working as part of a national team. A technical or science background is beneficial, but not required. Candidates must have experience in intellectual property transactions and a strong interest in a career focused on intellectual property and commercial transactions. Superior academic credentials, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills also required. Digital health experience is a plus.

• Salary range of $390,000 – $435,000, based on year classification.
• Discretionary merit bonuses may also be awarded.
• Our benefits include:
  • Monthly wellness reimbursements
  • 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling
  • Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26
  • Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
  • Paid parental leave
  • Parenting support concierge and telemedicine
  • Parents and caregivers resource group
  • Career coaching for working parents
  • In-home and center-based back-up childcare
  • Tutoring and college coach for older children
  • Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Pretax commuter and parking benefits
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Voluntary long term care insurance
  • Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
  • Voluntary ID theft protection
  • Voluntary pet insurance
  • Medicare consulting
  • Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues