Our client is seeking an associate to advise on business transactions involving intellectual property and technology in its Chicago office. The work spans domestic and international matters, with opportunities to support clients and collaborate across practice groups throughout the business cycle.
The Work
- Counsel clients on intellectual property licensing agreements, including preparing and negotiating terms from both vendor and customer perspectives.
- Conduct IP due diligence in connection with corporate transactions and assess technology and IP assets involved in proposed deals.
- Draft and negotiate outsourcing and managed services agreements, as well as supply and distribution contracts.
- Support mergers, dispositions, strategic alliances, and business combinations involving technology or intellectual property assets.
- Work on financings and restructurings where technology and IP assets are part of the transaction.
- Collaborate with other practice groups to deliver coordinated advice on commercial and corporate matters.
- Advise clients in technology and healthcare-related matters within a practice handling domestic and international transactions.
What You Bring
- One to five years of experience in intellectual property and technology transactions.
- Experience counseling clients on licensing agreements and related commercial arrangements.
- Experience with IP due diligence, outsourcing and managed services agreements, and supply and distribution agreements.
- Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- A J.D. from an accredited law school.
- An active law license in a U.S. jurisdiction and good standing.
Why Consider It
Join a collaborative IP practice that structures, prepares, and negotiates hundreds of IP transactions and licenses each year, working on matters from both vendor and customer perspectives and alongside other practice groups.
The practice is recognized by Chambers USA, including a Band 1 ranking, and by IP Stars as Highly Recommended; its work includes technology and healthcare matters.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available to benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated Chicago salary range is $225,000–$365,000, with actual salary based on experience.
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.