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Technology Transactions Associate Attorney

235K–310K
Partially · Seattle, Washington
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Direct Counsel leads national Technology Companies Group at a leading Am Law firm. Ideal for associate with 2–4 years advising technology and life sciences firms on IP and commercial transactions. Works with startups venture‑backed companies and established tech businesses on full‑lifecycle strategic deals.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Draft review and negotiate commercial agreements such as licensing collaboration development partnership technology transfer SaaS cloud services and other technology contracts
  • 2Advise emerging companies venture capital businesses and technology firms on IP and commercial transaction matters
  • 3Counsel clients on technology strategy product development commercialization and market positioning
  • 4Support corporate partnerships strategic alliances and licensing across life sciences and technology sectors
  • 5Advise on IP and technology issues in M&A venture capital financing public offerings and other corporate transactions
  • 6Conduct legal research on emerging technologies including AI fintech autonomous vehicles edtech renewable energy cybersecurity AR VR biotechnology and digital health
  • 7Collaborate with corporate intellectual property and venture capital attorneys on sophisticated transactional matters

Requirements9

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 22–4 years experience in intellectual property and technology transactions
  • 3J.D. from an accredited law school
  • 4Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the attorney will practice
  • 5Strong interest in supporting M&A venture capital financings and emerging growth companies
  • 6Excellent legal research drafting analytical and negotiation skills
  • 7Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
  • 8Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast‑paced collaborative environment
  • 9Interest in advising innovative companies operating in cutting‑edge technology and life sciences industries

Salary Insight

$235 - $310k per year

Location

Typepartially
LocationSeattle, Washington

Required Skills

DraftingNegotiatingLegal ResearchIntellectual PropertyTechnology TransactionsM&AVenture Capital FinancingsEmerging Technologies
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