IP Technology Transactions Associate

Company: 5 Legal
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Am Law top 100 and ranked a Top 10 M&A firm across all industries is seeking associates to join their Life Sciences Technology Transactions practice. The ideal candidates must have 2-8 years of licensing/collaboration and commercial partnering transactions experience and will have substantial law firm experience representing biotechs and big pharmas as they license patents and collaborate to advance novel therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostic and digital health technologies through clinical trials and toward regulatory (FDA) approval. This is an ideal position for candidates seeking to work closely with founders developing cutting-edge technologies and negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions that transform both the technologies and participants. The position also suits those desiring both life sciences and broader tech exposure. WA bar membership (or eligibility to waive into WA bar via admission by motion or eligibility to take next available WA bar exam) required. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills required.

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