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

5-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Fenwick & West is seeking an experienced Technology Transactions (Life Sciences) Associate for its Washington, . office.

**Job Summary**

Fenwick & West handles complex, innovative technology transactions for some of the most prominent life sciences and technology companies in the United States and abroad. Our technology transactions group also works closely with our corporate group, which is consistently ranked as one of the top Startup & Venture Capital, IPO and M&A practices in the United States, as well as our leading life sciences patent prosecution practice.

**Job Description**

We are currently seeking an associate with five (5) to eight (8) 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. 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. required.

DC bar admission (or eligibility to waive in or take next available DC bar exam) required.

**Benefits and Compensation Details:**

At Law Firm, 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.

The anticipated range for this position is:
$345,000 - $415,000

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.

**Job Requirements**

- Five (5) to eight (8) years of licensing / collaboration and commercial partnering transactions experience.
- Substantial law firm experience representing biotechs and big pharmas.
- Ability to negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions.
- Superior academic credentials.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
- DC bar admission (or eligibility to waive in or take next available DC bar exam).

**Apply**

To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

By applying to this job requisition, you are applying to the Washington, . office only. Agency recruiters: please submit separately via your agency's Workday portal.

COVID Vaccine Policy

Fenwick & West requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter any of its offices or attend any Firm-sponsored off-site gatherings (including, but not limited to, team retreats, seminars, client sites) to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and community and to support public health efforts. This position will require you to be in-office and/or attend off-site gatherings and, therefore, written proof of full vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. The Firm will comply with applicable law regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs.

**Technology Transactions (Life Sciences) Associate, Washington, . Office**

Law Firm is seeking an experienced associate with five (5) to eight (8) years of licensing / collaboration and commercial partnering transactions experience for its Washington, . office. 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. 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.

**Job Requirements**

- Five (5) to eight (8) years of licensing / collaboration and commercial partnering transactions experience.
- Substantial law firm experience representing biotechs and big pharmas.
- Ability to negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions.
- Superior academic credentials.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
- DC bar admission (or eligibility to waive in or take next available DC bar exam).

**Benefits and Compensation**

At Law Firm, 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.

The anticipated range for this position is:
$345,000 - $415,000

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.

**Apply**

To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

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Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing

Licensing, Collaboration, Commercial Partnering Transactions

Complete online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript

Qualification and Experience Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills

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