Goodwin is hiring a Mid-level Licensing Associate for its Life Sciences group.
The role requires 3-4 years of post-qualification legal experience.
Candidates must have experience in intellectual property licensing, technology transfer, and other technology transactions.
Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating various agreements: patent and trademark licenses, joint development, collaboration, strategic alliance, technology (including SaaS), and distribution agreements.
Conduct intellectual property and technology transaction due diligence for corporate transactions and technology transfers.
Provide IP support for corporate transactions within the life sciences sector.
Candidates should possess outstanding academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in teams and manage substantial transaction components independently.
Relevant bar admission (or eligibility for prompt admission) is required.
Salary information for this position is available.

July 6, 2026

Life Sciences Licensing – Mid-Level Associate

CorporateIntellectual PropertyLicensingLife SciencesTechnology Transactions

Goodwin Procter LLPDistrict of Columbia

Practice area

Corporate, Intellectual Property · Licensing · Life Sciences · Technology Transactions

PQE

3-4 years

Location

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Goodwin is hiring a Mid-level Licensing Associate for its Life Sciences group.
The role requires 3-4 years of post-qualification legal experience.
Candidates must have experience in intellectual property licensing, technology transfer, and other technology transactions.
Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating various agreements: patent and trademark licenses, joint development, collaboration, strategic alliance, technology (including SaaS), and distribution agreements.
Conduct intellectual property and technology transaction due diligence for corporate transactions and technology transfers.
Provide IP support for corporate transactions within the life sciences sector.
Candidates should possess outstanding academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in teams and manage substantial transaction components independently.
Relevant bar admission (or eligibility for prompt admission) is required.
Salary information for this position is available.

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Last updated: July 8, 2026