IP Transactional Attorney (Medical Device/Diagnostics Experience)

Overview

An established organization operating in a highly regulated industry is seeking an experienced IP Transactions Attorney. This role involves supporting a range of strategic partnering, licensing, and commercial matters. The attorney will work closely with business and legal stakeholders to structure, negotiate, and advise on complex IP-focused transactions, including licensing, collaboration, research, and development agreements that support innovation, external collaborations, and ongoing business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and advise on complex intellectual property transactions
• Draft and negotiate sophisticated IP agreements
• Provide practical business advice by translating complex legal concepts
• Drive stakeholder alignment across the organization
• Navigate a cross-functional environment with diverse stakeholders
• Serve as a trusted advisor to both legal and business teams
• Manage matters independently with minimal supervision

Requirements

• Strong background counseling clients on intellectual property and transactional issues
• Substantial experience drafting and negotiating complex IP agreements
• Experience advising on market terms and negotiation strategy
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple stakeholders
• Prior law firm experience handling complex IP transactions is strongly preferred
• Experience supporting organizations focused on medical devices, diagnostics, life sciences, technology, research, or product development is highly valued

Position Details

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 3–6 months
• Work schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week
• Work location: Remote
• Hourly rate: $100 to $110 (based on qualifications, skillset, experience, client needs, and project requirements)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate within the stated range
• Benefits available (details not provided here)

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Additional Information

• The employer complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Background checks are not conducted prior to an offer of employment.