The Strategic Transactions and Licensing group practice offers early responsibility, direct client contact, and advises a wide variety of technology, life sciences, AI, financial services, and consumer products companies at all stages of growth.
Associates draft and negotiate licensing, partnering, strategic, and commercial agreements.
Associates provide intellectual property, privacy, and product counseling directly to clients.
The role involves managing transactions across all stages of clients’ businesses, including formation, financings, and buy- and sell-side acquisitions.
Previous large law firm experience is required.
A demonstrated background in commercial contracts drafting/negotiation, venture financing/M&A transactions, and/or intellectual property litigation or counseling is expected.
Candidates must have an eagerness to work with startup and venture capital clients, and enthusiasm for, and a willingness to learn about, emerging technology.
For those interested in the Ann Arbor office, relocation may be possible after an initial period in another office.

Mid-Level Strategic Transactions and 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

Intellectual Property · Licensing · M&A · Technology Transactions

Location

San Francisco

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Overview

The Strategic Transactions and Licensing group practice offers early responsibility, direct client contact, and advises a wide variety of technology, life sciences, AI, financial services, and consumer products companies at all stages of growth.
Associates draft and negotiate licensing, partnering, strategic, and commercial agreements.
Associates provide intellectual property, privacy, and product counseling directly to clients.
The role involves managing transactions across all stages of clients’ businesses, including formation, financings, and buy- and sell-side acquisitions.
Previous large law firm experience is required.
A demonstrated background in commercial contracts drafting/negotiation, venture financing/M&A transactions, and/or intellectual property litigation or counseling is expected.
Candidates must have an eagerness to work with startup and venture capital clients, and enthusiasm for, and a willingness to learn about, emerging technology.
For those 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