Fenwick & West

I.P. - Technology Transactions (Life Sciences) Associate

Fenwick & West$235K — $310K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in licensing, collaboration, and commercial partnering transactions
  • Substantial law firm experience in biotech and pharma licensing
  • Experience representing clients in advancing therapeutics, vaccines, and diagnostics
  • Familiarity with clinical trials and FDA regulatory processes
  • Barred in the state of application or eligible to sit for the bar exam
  • Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate complex commercial transactions for life sciences technologies
  • Collaborate closely with company founders on innovative solutions
  • Advise clients on licensing patents in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors
  • Facilitate partnerships to drive advancements in drug discovery and diagnostics
  • Engage with cutting-edge technologies, particularly AI-driven solutions
  • Support clients through the regulatory approval process

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Wellbeing programs to support employee health and wellness
  • Opportunity for discretionary bonuses based on performance
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking associates with two (2) to four (4) years of licensing / collaboration and commercial partnering transactions experience for our growing life sciences technology transactions practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial law firm experience representing biotechs and big pharmas as they license patents and collaborate to advance novel therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostic and digital health technologies through clinical trials and toward regulatory (FDA) approval. Experience working with AI-native or AI-driven biotechnology companies-particularly those integrating artificial intelligence or machine learning into drug discovery, diagnostics, or life sciences R&D-is a plus. This is an ideal position for candidates seeking to work closely with founders developing cutting edge technologies and negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions that transform both the technologies and participants. The position also suits those desiring both life sciences and broader tech exposure. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills required. We require that the candidate must be barred in the state of the office they are submitting their application for or are eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam. To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. Agency recruiters: please submit separately via your agency's Workday portal. #LI-HYBRID At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits. The anticipated range for this position is: $235,000 - $310,000 Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

About Fenwick & West

Fenwick & West is a law firm that provides comprehensive legal services to technology and life sciences clients of national and international prominence. The firm is headquartered in Mountain View, California and has additional offices in San Francisco, Seattle, and Shanghai. Fenwick & West has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the United States for technology and life sciences companies and has a reputation for providing high-quality legal services and innovative solutions to its clients.
Learn more about Fenwick & West
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$350 million
NASDAQ

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