Technology Transactions Associate – Junior to Midlevel

About the role

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a highly skilled junior to midlevel associate for its Technology Transactions practice group, based in Seattle or Washington, D.C. The team advises clients across fintech, financial services, artificial intelligence, cloud services, outsourcing and advertising on complex transactions and emerging technology issues. The associate works alongside experienced practitioners and collaborates with attorneys in the financial services, corporate and government contracts practice groups.

Key responsibilities

• Structure, draft and negotiate strategic transactions involving advanced technologies.
• Structure, draft and negotiate vendor, supplier and outsourcing agreements.
• Counsel clients on the evolving intellectual property and regulatory landscape related to technology matters.
• Draft and negotiate agreements on software licensing, technology development, commercialization, intellectual property rights and content management.

Required profile

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in the firm's relevant jurisdiction(s).
• 1-3 years of experience in technology transactions, licensing, intellectual property and outsourcing.
• Strong understanding of the development, implementation and commercialization of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing and software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Required skills

• Exceptional writing, communication and negotiation skills.
• Keen attention to detail.

What we offer

• Annualized salary range of $205,000 to $260,000, adjusted for education, training and experience.
• Full-time employees may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus a Health Savings Account option.
• Paid time off, including about three weeks of vacation per year and 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement planning, flexible spending accounts and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident, long-term care and pet insurance, plus commuter and transit programs.
• Full-time employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript and a representative deal sheet through the firm's career portal; third-party submissions are not accepted.