Junior Associate Attorney

Junior Associate - Commercial Transactions (High-Tech)

Practice Area: Technology Transactions – Commercial & Intellectual Property

Location: Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Boston, MA (other firm offices considered)

Schedule: Hybrid – At least 3 days onsite per week; Full-Time, Standard Billable Requirements Apply

• Our client is a top-tier national law firm (Band 1 in M&A Practice 10 years running) and is globally recognized.
• The practice has predicted a need for various complex commercial transactions within particularly the high-tech industries of software development, machine learning, data centers and are seeing the practice expanding.
• This is a unique offering for an early-career attorneys the chance to pivot into cutting-edge legal work involving commercial tech, IP, and data transactions. This opening is part of a strategic growth initiative and provides a rare chance to build a tech-forward legal career.

Description:

This role is designed for associates with 2–3 years of experience in either technology transactions or corporate transactional work who are eager to develop a niche in enterprise tech deals. You’ll work alongside seasoned attorneys drafting and negotiating agreements in software licensing, outsourcing, ERP implementations, and cloud-based services. The position welcomes candidates transitioning from M&A, finance, or IP licensing, offering robust training and mentoring to support the shift. It’s a strong launchpad into a high-demand specialty with growth across venture-backed companies, cross-border deals, and AI-driven innovations.

Core and Preferred Skills

• 2–3 years’ experience in tech transactions or corporate transactional law
• Comfort with contract negotiation and review in IP and tech contexts
• Working knowledge of data privacy and licensing frameworks
• Admission to the relative state bar in which the candidate resides
• Strong communication skills and attention to legal nuance
• Capable of managing overlapping client demands with minimal oversight
• Interest in artificial intelligence or emerging technologies is a plus
• Willingness to work in-person at least three days per week

This job advertisement is a general announcement created to attract qualified candidates on behalf of our client. It is not a complete job description or an offer of employment. Salary and benefits details may vary and are not always disclosed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages individuals of all religions, nationalities, genders, sexualities, ideologies, creeds, beliefs or backgrounds who are qualified for the role to apply!