Technology Transactions Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Technology Transactions Attorney (2nd–5th Year Associate)

Location : Palo Alto, CA

Practice Area : Technology Transactions

Position Type : Associate

Overview

Direct Counsel is seeking a Technology Transactions Attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join a highly regarded law firm in Palo Alto. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial and intellectual property matters for clients ranging from innovative startups to established global enterprises.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will have a background in high technology commercial transactions and intellectual property licensing , with experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements. Substantive experience is preferred in areas such as :

Artificial intelligence counseling and deployments

Software and content licensing

Partnering and distribution agreements

Application hosting and cloud hosting services

Intellectual property development and technology transfer relationships

This role does not involve intellectual property litigation or prosecution / registration. It may, however, include advising on transactional privacy, compliance, and regulatory matters —particularly those affecting AI—as well as open source software counseling .

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate complex technology and IP agreements customized to client needs

Provide commercially minded, pragmatic legal advice to technology-driven businesses

Stay current on legal and regulatory developments impacting emerging technologies

Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively

Contribute to internal training and knowledge-sharing within the practice group

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the California Bar (or eligibility to waive in)

2–5 years of relevant experience in technology transactions and IP licensing

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and drafting skills

Proven ability to handle competing priorities in a high-energy environment

Commitment to ongoing professional growth and learning

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range : $235,000–$365,000 annually (based on location, experience, and skill set)

Comprehensive elective benefits : medical, dental, vision, HSA / FSA, commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care, and parental support programs

Firm-paid benefits : life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short-term medical coverage

Paid time off : 4 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and 10 paid holidays annually

Generous parental leave and fertility benefits

Backup child / adult care and other support resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

This law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace