Dorsey & Whitney LLP · 9 hours ago
Technology Commerce Associate or Of Counsel (#932) - Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$295K/yr - $315K/yr
6+ years expDorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Technology Commerce Associate or Of Counsel to join their team. The attorney will focus on the intellectual property aspects of various transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and will be responsible for structuring, drafting, and negotiating intellectual property and commercial transactions.
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Responsibilities
Work on the intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, financings, and other multidisciplinary transactions
Work on structuring, drafting, and negotiating a variety of intellectual property and commercial transactions, including license, service, development, distribution, and partnering agreements
Qualification
Required
A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school with top academic credentials
At least six years of relevant law firm or in-house attorney experience handling a variety of licensing and technology transaction matters
Minnesota, California, Utah, Texas, or Washington bar admission or the ability to become admitted in Minnesota, California, Utah, Texas, or Washington
Strong communication and writing skills
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Basic and optional life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Flexible time off
Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth
Paid holidays
Adoption assistance
Healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts
Back-up child and elder care program
Education and college advising program
Virtual tutoring
Wellbeing programs and activities
Mass transit program (certain offices)
Travel assistance program
24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
Discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus
Clerkship bonus
Relocation expenses
Bar review expenses
Salary advance and bar review stipend
Company
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner.
1001-5000 employees
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