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Negotiate SaaS and Licensing Agreements Alongside M&A IP Diligence

San Francisco, California Full time 3-6 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a junior associate with 3–6 years of experience to join a Strategic Technology Transactions and Licensing practice in San Francisco. The position combines technology and IP agreement work with IP and technology support for corporate transactions.

The Work

  • Draft and negotiate technology and intellectual property license agreements for a range of technology transactions.
  • Prepare and negotiate customer agreements, including SaaS agreements, addressing commercial and technology-related terms.
  • Draft and negotiate channel partner agreements, including OEM, VAR, and other reseller arrangements.
  • Support collaboration and other strategic alliance agreements, helping structure and document technology relationships.
  • Conduct and support IP and technology due diligence in M&A transactions, venture financings, and other corporate transactions.
  • Work across technology licensing and related commercial matters, including issues involving AI and open source software.

What You Bring

  • 3–6 years of experience in technology transactions, IP, related commercial work, or a closely related area.
  • Experience with technology transactions, IP licensing, or related commercial agreements, or a demonstrated interest in this work.
  • Strong drafting skills and the ability to negotiate technology, IP, and commercial agreements.
  • Analytical ability to assess contractual and diligence issues in technology and IP matters.
  • Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
  • Genuine curiosity about technology; interest in AI and open source software issues is strongly preferred.

Why Consider It

This position offers meaningful hands-on experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of technology and IP agreements, alongside IP and technology diligence for M&A, venture financings, and other corporate transactions.

The work spans licensing, SaaS and customer agreements, reseller relationships, and strategic collaborations, with exposure to current technology issues including AI and open source software.

Compensation & Benefits

The supplied compensation estimate is $260,000–$390,000 based on the 2026 Cravath base scale; it is an estimate rather than a firm-stated compensation range.

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.