Technology Transactions & Privacy Senior Associate

5 Legal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Legal is seeking a Technology Transactions & Privacy Associate to join their practice in Seattle, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, Palo Alto and Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years’ experience drafting and negotiating licensing and technology agreements, and advising on IP and related issues.

The firm values emerging tech experience and strong academics. The ideal candidate will also have subject matter expertise in enterprise software, cloud services, outsourcing,

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating licenses and technology agreements.
• Advising on intellectual property issues and tech-related matters.
• Supporting M&A and financing transactions involving technology.
• Experience with emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating technology licenses and related agreements.
• Provide IP and privacy counsel to clients on transactions.
• Manage components of deals independently through closing and supervise junior associates.
• Cultivate internal and external client relationships and advise on complex technology matters.

Skills

Technology transactions

Privacy law

IP advisory

M&A support

Blockchain tech

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

One of Fortune's Best Places to Work and top 50 AmLaw firm, is seeking a Technology Transactions & Privacy Associate Attorney to join their Technology Transactions & Privacy practice in Seattle, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, and Washington, DC office.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Drafting and negotiating licensing and technology agreements
• Advising on intellectual property issuess
• Supporting M&A and financing transactions
• Supporting transactions involving new technologies such as AI and blockchain
• Advising start-ups and emerging companies on development, manufacturing, and product launch issues

The ideal candidate will also have subject matter expertise in enterprise software, cloud services, outsourcing, artificial intelligence, blockchain, financial technologies and payment systems, mobile applications, e-commerce, digital content, and/or hardware. Candidates must have experience both working on teams and managing components of transactions independently through closing, experience supervising more junior associates and be able to effectively manage internal and external client and counsel relationships. Candidates with experience working at an AmLaw 100 law firm are preferred. Excellent academic credentials are required.