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Negotiate Technology Licenses and Alliances; Address AI and Open-Source Issues

New York City, New York Full time 3-6 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a mid-level associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its Intellectual Property Transactions & Strategies group in New York City. The role focuses on technology and intellectual property transactions, agreement drafting and negotiation, and IP support for M&A and other corporate deals.

The Work

  • Draft and negotiate technology and intellectual property licenses, services agreements, and software-as-a-service agreements.
  • Prepare and negotiate joint development, collaboration, and other strategic alliance agreements.
  • Draft and negotiate distribution arrangements, including OEM, VAR, and other reseller agreements.
  • Provide intellectual property and technology due diligence support in M&A and other corporate transactions.
  • Address open-source software license terms and intellectual property issues involving artificial intelligence technology and tools, where experience permits.

What You Bring

  • Three to six years of experience in technology and intellectual property licensing and other technology transactions.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating technology and IP license and services agreements, including SaaS agreements.
  • Experience with joint development, collaboration, and strategic alliance agreements.
  • Experience with distribution agreements, including OEM, VAR, or other reseller arrangements.
  • Experience providing IP support, including technology and intellectual property due diligence, for M&A or other corporate transactions.
  • Demonstrated experience with open-source software license terms and AI-related intellectual property issues is strongly preferred.

Why Consider It

The role combines a broad range of technology and IP agreements with transactional diligence for M&A and other corporate matters, offering work across both standalone commercial arrangements and corporate deal support.

Candidates can apply experience in strategic collaborations, software services, licensing, and distribution in one practice.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation information provided for the search is an estimated $260,000–$390,000 range based on the 2026 Cravath base scale; it is not firm-stated compensation.

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.