Job Description
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced associate attorney to join our IP and Tech team in Houston. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 5 years’ experience in helping clients navigate IP and tech issues, especially in emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing.
Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of technology and IP-related agreements, including licensing arrangements, collaborations, and software development agreements; advising clients on all aspects of technology commercialization, including IP, data monetization, and go-to-market strategies; leading IP due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions; staying abreast of legal developments in IP and technology law; contributing to client alerts and thought leadership; supporting business development initiatives and collaborating with colleagues across practice areas and international offices.
Qualifications
Your Experience
Stellar academic credentials and major law firm experience required. Preferred class years 2020-2021.
Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).
Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $310,000 to $365,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
Company Description
Who We Are
As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.
Our culture is collaborative and inclusive— where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.
We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.
We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.
You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.
Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed, irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
