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I.P. - Technology Transactions (Life Sciences) Associate

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235K-310K Annually
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The associate will handle technology transactions in life sciences, focusing on licensing, collaboration, and commercial partnering, while supporting startups and developing cutting-edge technologies.
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Job Description Summary:

Fenwick & West handles complex, innovative technology transactions for some of the most prominent life sciences and technology companies in the United States and abroad. Our technology transactions group also works closely with our corporate group, which is consistently ranked as one of the top Startup & Venture Capital, IPO and M&A practices in the United States, as well as our leading life sciences patent prosecution practice.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking associates with two (2) to four (4) years of licensing / collaboration and commercial partnering transactions experience for our growing life sciences technology and health technology transactions practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial law firm experience representing biotechs and health technology companies as they license patents and collaborate to advance novel therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostic and digital health technologies. This is an ideal position for candidates seeking to work closely with founders developing cutting edge technologies and negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions that transform both the technologies and participants. The position also suits those desiring both life sciences and broader tech exposure. Superior academic credentials, contract drafting capabilities, and excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills required. 

We require that the candidate must be barred in the state of the office they are submitting their application for or are eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.
 

Agency recruiters: please submit separately via your agency's Workday portal.

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Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated range for this position is:

$235,000 - $310,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.  Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

Top Skills

Commercial Transactions
Licensing

Fenwick & West Los Angeles, California, USA Office

Silicon Valley Center, 801 California Street, Los Angeles, CA , United States, 94041

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