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Mintz · 1 day ago

Corporate Associate (Licensing)

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$260K/yr - $310K/yr

3+ years exp

Mintz is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 600 attorneys serving clients worldwide. They are seeking a motivated Licensing Associate to join their Licensing & Technology Transactions practice, where the role involves drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements for clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and software sectors.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Rachel Maltz

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including:

Research and development agreements

Clinical trial agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, and service agreements

Patent license agreements and assignments

Nondisclosure and material transfer agreements

Distribution agreements

Strategic alliances

Advising clients on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance issues

Reviewing IP assets and contractual obligations in transactions

Reviewing high-volume routine work, such as confidentiality agreements, customer agreements, and terms and conditions

Working with scientists, executives, and cross-disciplinary teams to align both legal and business goals

Staying current on legal trends and regulatory developments impacting life sciences and technology transactions

Qualification

Drafting commercial contractsNegotiating complex agreementsIntellectual property lawLife sciences experienceSoftware licensing knowledgeProblem-solving skillsWritten communication skillsOral communication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

Admitted or eligible for admission in California

Background or degree in biology, immunology, biochemistry or a related field

3+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts for life sciences and technology clients at a law firm

Knowledge of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights, supported by relevant law school coursework

Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills

Professionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleagues

Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and balance competing responsibilities

Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail

Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings

Preferred

Demonstrated understanding of issues related to software licensing, SaaS and technology transactions

Familiarity with data privacy issues in technology agreements and an understanding of AI, both in client applications and as a tool for legal practice

Experience working with clients in at least several of the following: life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, digital health and medical device industries

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Mintz

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Mintz is a general practice, full service law firm servicing public corporations, privately held businesses and entrepreneurs.

Founded in 2001

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.mintz.com

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