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March 20, 2026

Bay Area - Strategic Transactions and Licensing Associate (Mid Level)

Intellectual PropertyLicensingLitigationTechnology Transactions
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP

San Francisco

Bay Area - Strategic Transactions and Licensing Associate (Mid Level)

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLPSan Francisco

Practice area

Intellectual Property · Licensing · Litigation · Technology Transactions

PQE

3-6 years

Location

San Francisco, California

Salary

$235,000 - $310,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Advise technology, life sciences, AI, financial services, and consumer product companies within the Strategic Transactions and Licensing group, with a significant focus on startups and venture capital clients.
  • Draft and negotiate licensing, partnering, and commercial agreements.
  • Provide intellectual property, privacy, and product counseling directly to clients.
  • Manage client transactions across all stages, including formation, financings, and buy- and sell-side M&A.
  • Required: JD class years 2020–2023 (or equivalent experience) with prior large law firm experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: commercial contracts drafting/negotiation, venture financing/M&A deal management, or IP litigation/counseling.
  • Qualifications include a strong interest in developing technology transactions skills, eagerness to work with startup/VC clients, willingness to learn about emerging technology (technical degree not required), and strong academic credentials.
  • Must be admitted to the State Bar of California or Texas.
  • Office locations include Austin, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, or San Francisco. Ann Arbor is also an option, with potential relocation after an initial period in another office.
  • Compensation: $235,000 - $310,000, dependent on class year and experience.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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  • Andrea Hartwell
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    Andrea Hartwell

    Legal Recruiter

    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Andrea Hartwell?

    Eric Doan joined Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    Andrea is incredibly responsive, strategic and knowledgeable. She was phenomenal at managing every step of the lateral process and I recommend her to anyone else looking to lateral

    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP

    Eric Doan

    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP • San Francisco
  • Zsaleh Harivandi
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    Zsaleh Harivandi

    Legal Recruiter

    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Zsaleh Harivandi?

    Nikta Daijavad joined Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP's San Diego office in the Corporate group.

    I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my experience working with Zsaleh. I reached out to Zsaleh as an associate at a boutique firm in New York, looking to lateral to a BigLaw firm in California. I knew my search would be challenging, and I was feeling pretty nervous going into it - but Zsaleh made me feel optimistic from the moment we met. She was so exceptionally organized and had such a vast network of connections throughout California that I felt like I was in excellent hands throughout the entire process. She was also so communicative, giving me regular updates on all of my outstanding applications, and she was a huge help when I was preparing for interviews. Zsaleh played such a crucial role in me landing my dream role, and I can't recommend her highly enough. Thank you for everything, Zsaleh!

    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP

    Nikta Daijavad

    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP • San Diego
  • Dale Durham
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Dale Durham

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Dale Durham?

    Tar Rakhra joined Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP's Los Angeles office in the Corporate group.

    When you begin a career as an attorney, it is almost immediately that you begin getting contacted by recruiters. As a young attorney you are unsure how to navigate the idea of having a "career" and understanding what opportunities are out there for you. I am very fortunate to have worked with Dale on a recent transition. Dale began his process by understanding what my long and short-term career goals were. With this understanding, he went beyond the role of a recruiter and served also a career coach presenting me with a more holistic perspective on the roles I was looking for. Throughout the process, he constantly checked in to ensure that the process could go as smooth as it could be. At the end of the process, he served in neutrality as I made a decision, only reminding me of the career goals I had shared with him in the beginning. I could not recommend him more highly to guide you through your transitions.

    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP

    Tar Rakhra

    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP • Los Angeles

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Andrea Hartwell
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Andrea Hartwell

    Legal Recruiter

    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Andrea Hartwell?

    Eric Doan joined Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    Andrea is incredibly responsive, strategic and knowledgeable. She was phenomenal at managing every step of the lateral process and I recommend her to anyone else looking to lateral

    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP

    Eric Doan

    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP • San Francisco
  • Zsaleh Harivandi
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Zsaleh Harivandi

    Legal Recruiter

    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Zsaleh Harivandi?

    Nikta Daijavad joined Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP's San Diego office in the Corporate group.

    I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my experience working with Zsaleh. I reached out to Zsaleh as an associate at a boutique firm in New York, looking to lateral to a BigLaw firm in California. I knew my search would be challenging, and I was feeling pretty nervous going into it - but Zsaleh made me feel optimistic from the moment we met. She was so exceptionally organized and had such a vast network of connections throughout California that I felt like I was in excellent hands throughout the entire process. She was also so communicative, giving me regular updates on all of my outstanding applications, and she was a huge help when I was preparing for interviews. Zsaleh played such a crucial role in me landing my dream role, and I can't recommend her highly enough. Thank you for everything, Zsaleh!

    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP

    Nikta Daijavad

    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP • San Diego
  • Dale Durham
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Dale Durham

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Dale Durham?

    Tar Rakhra joined Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP's Los Angeles office in the Corporate group.

    When you begin a career as an attorney, it is almost immediately that you begin getting contacted by recruiters. As a young attorney you are unsure how to navigate the idea of having a "career" and understanding what opportunities are out there for you. I am very fortunate to have worked with Dale on a recent transition. Dale began his process by understanding what my long and short-term career goals were. With this understanding, he went beyond the role of a recruiter and served also a career coach presenting me with a more holistic perspective on the roles I was looking for. Throughout the process, he constantly checked in to ensure that the process could go as smooth as it could be. At the end of the process, he served in neutrality as I made a decision, only reminding me of the career goals I had shared with him in the beginning. I could not recommend him more highly to guide you through your transitions.

    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP

    Tar Rakhra

    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP • Los Angeles