Freshfields US LLP is seeking an associate with two to five years of experience with IP-driven transactions and the IP and technology aspects of mergers and acquisitions to join its premier, internationally recognized, and rapidly growing MedTech Transactions practice in the firm’s Silicon Valley or San Francisco office.
Freshfields’ global MedTech Transactions practice advises companies and investors across the technology, healthcare, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and biotech industries on their most strategic, complex transactions. We work seamlessly across jurisdictions and practices to solve 21st century problems for our clients, particularly those that present cutting-edge intellectual property and data issues at the intersection of technology and life sciences. Our MedTech Transactions team is part of our Life Sciences Transactions group, which was named one of the Law360 Life Sciences Groups of the Year in 2024. Associates in the MedTech Transactions group have the opportunity to collaborate on projects with members of the global Life Sciences and IP Transactions teams.
Freshfields’ US offices have a vibrant, entrepreneurial atmosphere while being deeply integrated into the broader Freshfields global network. Our US offices, including our MedTech Transactions practice, are focused on strategic and sustainable growth. We are a highly diverse team that prioritizes collegiality and professional development, including by mentoring associates and encouraging business development by all team members. It is important to us to both honor our nearly 300-year-old heritage of legal excellence, and to make the firm an even better place for the next generation.
We are looking for energetic, intellectually curious applicants who have:
- At least two years of experience supporting senior associates and partners in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of IP-driven transactions and investments, including:
- Licenses of software, technology and content, e.g., SaaS/PaaS/IaaS arrangements (including associated service-level and support agreements) and AI/ML related agreements
- Collaboration, development, services, manufacturing, supply and distribution agreements
- Providing IP support on M&A, investments, joint ventures and other corporate transactions
- A strong understanding of intellectual property concepts and licensing
- A passion for the intersection of IP, technology, and business, and a desire to contribute to building a leading practice
- A growth mindset (this is a pre-requisite!)
Applicants must currently be licensed to practice law in California.
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All other applicants are invited to apply directly through this application. We ask that you please upload your resume and law school transcript to complete your application.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP associates are compensated based on leading market rates. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $235,000 - $390,000, commensurate with experience, and the firm provides bonuses to associates in good standing consistent with the California and New York legal markets.
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