The practice advises a wide variety of technology, life sciences, AI, financial services, and consumer products companies at all stages of growth, offering early responsibility and direct client contact.
The role involves drafting and negotiating licensing, partnering, and commercial agreements.
Associates provide intellectual property, privacy, and product counseling directly to clients.
Work includes managing transactions across all stages of clients’ businesses, from formation and financings to buy- and sell-side acquisitions.
Requires previous large law firm experience.
Candidates must demonstrate significant experience in at least one of the following areas: strategic and/or commercial contracts drafting and negotiation; deal management of venture financing and/or M&A transactions; and/or intellectual property litigation or counseling.
Eagerness to work with startup and venture capital clients is essential.
Enthusiasm for, and a willingness to learn about, emerging technology is a must, though a technical degree is not required.
For candidates interested in the Ann Arbor office, relocation may be possible after an initial period in another office.

Mid-Level Technology Strategic Transactions & Licensing Associate

1-4 PQE · March 19, 2026 (5 months ago)

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP

1-4 PQE · March 19, 2026 (5 months ago)

Salary

$260,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Corporate · Licensing · M&A · Technology Transactions

Location

Austin

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Overview

The practice advises a wide variety of technology, life sciences, AI, financial services, and consumer products companies at all stages of growth, offering early responsibility and direct client contact.
The role involves drafting and negotiating licensing, partnering, and commercial agreements.
Associates provide intellectual property, privacy, and product counseling directly to clients.
Work includes managing transactions across all stages of clients’ businesses, from formation and financings to buy- and sell-side acquisitions.
Requires previous large law firm experience.
Candidates must demonstrate significant experience in at least one of the following areas: strategic and/or commercial contracts drafting and negotiation; deal management of venture financing and/or M&A transactions; and/or intellectual property litigation or counseling.
Eagerness to work with startup and venture capital clients is essential.
Enthusiasm for, and a willingness to learn about, emerging technology is a must, though a technical degree is not required.
For candidates interested in the Ann Arbor office, relocation may be possible after an initial period in another office.

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Last updated: August 25, 2026