Associate

Mid-Level Associate, Intellectual Property Transactions — Boston

A leading US law firm

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Top-tier national law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies team in the Boston office. The role focuses on technology licensing and IP-related support for corporate matters.

Day-to-day work includes drafting and negotiating technology and IP licenses, SaaS and services agreements, joint development/collaboration agreements, and distribution/OEM/reseller contracts. The position also provides IP support for M&A and other corporate transactions, including technology and IP due diligence and related risk assessment.

Ideal candidates will be comfortable working collaboratively across practices on matters involving open-source licensing and emerging issues around AI and software. Strong writing skills, excellent academics, and bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) are required.

  • Experience drafting and negotiating technology and intellectual property licenses and services agreements (including SaaS).
  • Experience supporting IP due diligence for M&A and corporate transactions.
  • Experience with joint development, collaboration and strategic alliance agreements; distribution/OEM/VAR/reseller contracts.
  • Familiarity with open-source license terms and IP issues related to AI or machine-learning technologies preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong academic credentials; bar admission or eligibility required.

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