What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Transactions - Life Sciences Associate position at Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe?
Responsibilities
We are seeking an associate with three to four years of experience to join our Technology Transactions team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced advisors, supporting life sciences and tech companies in shaping their IP strategies and facilitating key agreements.
Responsibilities :
- Assist in the development and implementation of intellectual property strategies for clients in the life sciences and other innovation driven technology sectors.
- Support the preparation and management of IP protection and commercialization efforts.
- Contribute to the drafting, review and negotiation of collaboration, partnering, and licensing agreements.
- Assist with drafting and negotiating foundational agreements for life sciences companies, such as university licenses, clinical trial agreements, material transfer agreement.
- Conduct research and analysis on diverse technologies, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, fintech, AI, IT, edtech, renewable energy, AR / VR, and cybersecurity.
- Participate in advising clients on corporate partnerships, strategic alliances, licensing agreements and aspects of product research, development and commercialization in both the life sciences and general technology sectors.
- Assist in navigating IP and technology aspects of venture capital financings, public offerings, and M&A transactions.
Qualifications
How to Apply :
Please apply online at and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.
Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristen Verrastro, Recruiting Manager, at kverrastro@orrick.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is between $260,000 and $390,000.
Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.
We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w / applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.
Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice[1]; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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Salary : $260,000 - $390,000
