I.P. - Technology Transactions Group, Associate

Fenwick & West LLP

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Silicon Valley New York Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted January 28, 2026 Last posted January 28, 2026
Job description

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking a mid-level associate (3+ years of experience) to help support our growing, world-class Technology Transactions practice.

Fenwick’s Technology Transactions practice handles complex, innovative technology transactions for some of the most prominent and startup technology, digital media, consumer technology in the United States and internationally. Our practice works closely with our Corporate Group, which is also consistently ranked as one of the top startup, IPO and M&A practices for technology and life sciences in the United States and internationally.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have substantial law firm experience, a deep understanding of intellectual property and contract law, experience in complex commercial transactions of all varieties for both earlier stage and later stage/public technology companies and be able to advise on the intellectual/commercial aspects of M&A and other corporate transactions. Superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills required.

We are hiring in Boston, New York, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Santa Monica.  We require that the candidate must be barred in the state of the office they are submitting their application for or are eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.

To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

Agency recruiters: please submit separately via your agency's Workday portal.

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Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

The anticipated range for this position is:

$260,000 - $390,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.  Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

About this role

Summary

Support technology transactions, advise on intellectual property and corporate deals

Job title

I.P. - Technology Transactions Group, Associate

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

law

Location requirements

Multiple US cities; remote work not specified

Salary

$260,000 - $390,000

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

law licenseintellectual propertycontract law

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

intellectual propertycontract lawtechnology transactions
Locations

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