Mid-level Technology Transactions Associate - US

At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond.

It starts with our people, which is why we are looking for a sharp, entrepreneurial mid-level associate (4-6 years’ experience) to join our dynamic technology transactions and sourcing practice in our Denver/Boulder, New York, or San Francisco office. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal matters involving information technology, software, and data privacy, across a wide range of industries and jurisdictions.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of technology agreements, including licensing, SaaS and cloud services, development, reseller, and strategic alliance agreements.
• Manage and lead technology transactions from inception to closing, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise clients on transactional issues related to emerging technology (AI, open source, blockchain, etc.), data (privacy and cybersecurity), and compliance.
• Serve as the technology specialist to support M&A and other corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with teams across the firm, including corporate, litigation, and regulatory.

Skills and experience required:

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in technology transactions.
• Healthy curiosity for emerging technology.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.
• Superior work ethic and the desire to help clients succeed.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex transactions and multiple client relationships.
• Strong understanding of legal issues affecting technology and sourcing transactions.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity and openness to the use of AI-assisted contract analysis and drafting tools.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Why BCLP?

• Work with a global team of experienced lawyers in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Engage with high-profile clients across sectors including financial services, telecommunications, media, real estate, and healthcare.
• Be part of a firm recognized for its commitment to diversity, innovation, and professional development.
• Robust training and development programs.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

With more than 1,200 lawyers in 32 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world.

BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees with flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.

At BCLP we understand the value of a diverse workforce, and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic.

• Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2022
• Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business
• Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer 2020”
• Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum “WILEF” Gold Standard Certification for 2020
• Named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the HRCF's Corporate Equality Index 2021

BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions related thereto), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Firm also strictly prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected class or status. The Firm complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting applications for employment, including consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.