Partner, Technology & IP Transactions

Job Description

Job DescriptionAbout the Role

Lead and grow the technology and intellectual property transactions practice at an AI-enabled legal technology firm. You will advise on complex, time-sensitive deals, develop a high-performing attorney team, and help shape tools that support the practice.

What You'll Do

• Lead negotiations on strategic partnerships, licensing, joint development, data and AI deals, and technology terms in M&A.
• Own IP diligence methodology for financings and M&A, including chain of title, open source exposure, license scope, and change-of-control issues.
• Build, recruit, mentor, and lead a team of attorneys while maintaining a high standard of work product.
• Manage senior client relationships with general counsel, founders, boards, and deal teams.
• Partner with engineering to turn practice insights into tools and automation that help the practice scale.

What We're Looking For

• J.D., active bar membership, and 12 or more years of experience in sophisticated technology and IP transactions.
• Deep diligence experience across venture financings, buy-side and sell-side M&A, carve-outs, and spin-outs.
• Expertise in licensing, SaaS and platform agreements, data and AI terms, open source compliance, and trade secret protection.
• Experience developing and managing a team of attorneys, as well as owning complex matters and client relationships.
• Law firm and in-house experience is strongly preferred. Familiarity with AI tools is relevant to the practice.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $280,000 to $320,000 USD. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Remote within the United States, with San Francisco, California as the primary location.