Strategic Transactions & Licensing Clerk

Strategic Transactions & Licensing Clerk

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At Gunderson Dettmer, you’ll find people passionate about making an impact while working alongside pioneering founders and innovators.

In addition to offering competitive salaries, we also offer an excellent benefits package, which includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k);
Profit Sharing Plan;
Flexible Spending Account;
Paid Time Off; and fertility and family building support.

Gunderson Dettmer has an opening for a full-time Strategic Transactions & Licensing Clerk in our Silicon Valley office.

• Research legal matters regarding Strategic Transactions & Licensing (STL) topics.
• Assist with contract lifecycle management.
• Prepare contract summaries, abstracts, and comparison charts.
• Contribute to and update internal STL wiki, including updates in applicable law and best practices.
• Assist knowledge management and practice innovation attorneys in updating STL form agreements and dashboards.
• Conduct basic due diligence on client and counter party background and information.
• Draft basic consents and notices required in connection with certain transactions.
• Assist attorneys in contract drafting by collecting client data and utilizing contract generator tools.
• Coordinate and contribute content to internal and external legal presentations, in collaboration with attorneys.
• Maintain client records using internal database.

• Applicants must possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, as well as advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. This position also requires good judgment, initiative, flexibility and teamwork.

• BS/BA degree.
• Open to expected December 2025/January 2026 graduates.

• Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Full Time, Non-Exempt.

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Gunderson Dettmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.