Senior Tech Transactions & Licensing Attorney

Senior Tech Transactions & Licensing Attorney

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Type Direct Hire

Intellectual Property Monetization, Biotechnology Collaborations, and Technology Transfer

Boston, MA (With integrated collaboration across a national office network)

$365,000 to $420,000 Base Salary (Comprehensive elite-market benefits and performance-based bonus structure included)

Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed

The hiring organization is a prestigious AmLaw 50 international powerhouse, consistently recognized as a global leader at the intersection of innovation and the law. With over 1,100 attorneys and a presence in key financial and tech hubs across the United States and Europe, the firm is a perennial fixture in Chambers USA Tier 1 rankings for Life Sciences and Intellectual Property.

Founded on a legacy of elite government service and trial excellence, the firm now serves as the primary architect for the most complex legal frameworks in the tech sector. They are renowned for a collaborative culture that integrates regulatory, corporate, and technical expertise to support a clientele ranging from venture-backed startups to multinational pharmaceutical giants.

• ⨖ Orchestrating the structuring and negotiation of sophisticated license agreements, strategic alliances, and global research collaborations.
• ⨖ Providing expert counsel on intricate distribution, manufacturing, and development service agreements within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
• ⨖ Partnering with corporate and M&A teams to conduct specialized IP due diligence and draft intellectual property components of mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments.
• ⨖ Managing a high volume of complex joint ventures and outsourcing transactions that frequently redefine industry standards in science and tech.
• ⨖ Collaborating with regulatory and tax specialists to ensure that cross-border commercial agreements are optimized for global compliance and fiscal efficiency.

• ⨖ Ordained by a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited institution with an exceptional academic pedigree.
• ⨖ Active Bar License in good standing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• ⨖ Five to seven (5-7) Years of dedicated experience in technology transactions, specifically focused on life sciences or hardware/software licensing.
• ⨖ Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex, multi-party commercial contracts.
• ⨖ Demonstrated ability to manage significant deal flow and lead transaction teams in a fast-paced, elite law firm environment.
• ⨖ An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a life sciences discipline such as biology, chemistry, or biomedical engineering is highly preferred.
• ⨖ Experience with international licensing regimes and cross-border IP enforcement strategies.
• ⨖ Significant experience in "deal sheet" management, showcasing a history of lead roles in high-value collaborations.
• ⨖ Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to translate complex technical legal issues for C-suite executives and scientific founders.

This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment.

and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.