Technology & Outsourcing Associate

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States McGuireWoods Full time
Job Description:

McGuireWoods is seeking an Associate to join their Technology & Outsourcing Practice Group.

McGuireWoods' technology and outsourcing team has a singular focus: business matters driven by technology. We deftly handle issues that come with large-scale outsourcing arrangements, including business process outsourcing (BPO) and traditional information technology outsourcing (ITO), as well as other licensing and technology procurements. We routinely assist clients throughout the life cycle of projects - from RFPs to contract finalization to dispute resolution. That's why we're recognized in Chambers USA, the definitive guide to leading lawyers, and Legal 500 US, which ranks the firm nationally for our work on technology transactions. U.S. News - Best Lawyers also named McGuireWoods one of the best firms for technology law.

We are seeking a mid-level associate to join our growing technology and outsourcing practice. This position is available in the firm's offices located in New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Richmond, Los Angeles, Chicago or Charlotte.

McGuireWoods, one of the world's leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual, and nonprofit clients since 1834. Diversity and inclusion are essential to how we do business, informing how we recruit, retain and promote lawyers and staff to serve clients. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers our attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities, billable hours credit for pro bono work, and a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Job Requirements:
  • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in technology transactions, with a focus on intellectual property (IP) licensing.
  • Experience handling business process outsourcing deals, negotiating complex agreements including SaaS agreements, global purchase agreements, distribution agreements, professional services agreements and marketing agreements.
  • You will work with leading tech, financial, telecommunications and life sciences clients, supporting a highly regarded team within the firm's corporate group.
  • Structure, draft and negotiate complex technology agreements, including intellectual property licensing, SaaS, hardware and maintenance agreements, distribution agreements, professional services agreements and marketing agreements while also complying with legal requirements and client policies.
  • Advise clients on licensing, distribution agreements, and issues related to AI, privacy and information security.
  • Collaborate with the corporate and IP groups, providing expertise in technology aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
  • Provide strategic counsel on emerging trends and issues in the tech, financial, telecommunications, healthcare and life sciences sectors and provide tailored legal guidance and subject matter expertise on new and existing regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct thorough legal analysis and risk assessments to identify potential legal issues and provide proactive recommendations and actionable guidance.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of standard agreements and playbooks for clients.
  • At least 3 years of experience (in-house preferred) in technology transactions, IP licensing, and technology and business process outsourcing agreements.
  • Experience with M&A and corporate transactions, particularly in the technology sector.
  • Strong academic credentials with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex legal matters while working collaboratively within a team.
  • Illinois bar is required.
  • In-house candidates or law firm candidates with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

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