Our client is seeking a 4–6 year associate in Austin to advise technology companies on the agreements and intellectual property issues that support their businesses and major transactions. Join an established national practice working with companies at all stages of growth.
The Work
- Structure, draft, and negotiate intellectual property and commercial agreements for information technology companies, including license, services, development, distribution, and partnering agreements.
- Advise on intellectual property matters arising in mergers and acquisitions, including issues that intersect with broader deal work.
- Support public offerings and financings by addressing the intellectual property aspects of these multidisciplinary transactions.
- Work across a range of technology-company matters, with exposure to businesses at different stages of growth.
- Contribute to the continued development of an established, dynamic national practice group.
What You Bring
- Four to six years of experience as an associate handling intellectual property transactions.
- Strong interest in a practice focused on intellectual property and commercial transactions.
- Experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial and intellectual property agreements.
- Ability to address intellectual property issues in mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, financings, or other multidisciplinary transactions.
- Superior academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- A technical or science background is beneficial but not required.
- Digital health experience is a plus.
Why Consider It
The practice combines hands-on work negotiating commercial agreements with intellectual property issues in major transactions, serving technology companies at all stages of growth.
Associates can contribute to the development of an established national group.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated salary is $310,000–$390,000 based on year classification, and discretionary merit bonuses may also be awarded.
Benefits include wellness and family-building support, paid parental leave, retirement and health plans, and firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.