Brief Description:

The New York office of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking a highly qualified associate with a minimum of three years of technology transactions experience to join our growing team.

We are looking for candidates with demonstrated technology transactions experience.  Ideal candidates will have experience drafting and negotiating agreements for technology focused transactional matters, including software development and licensing, technology licensing (e.g. SaaS, reseller agreements, etc.), hardware and systems implementation.  Experience with issues relating to content management, advertising/ad tech and FinTech is preferred.  Digital media/content or traditional advertising experience a plus.

The Digital & Technology Transactions group handles innovative technology transactions for some of the most prominent technology, entertainment, consumer technology, consumer electronics, and digital health companies in the US. Our group also works closely with the venture capital and M&A practices at Manatt. They further advise clients on strategies ranging from the implementation of software, AI systems, agents, or tools, to helping clients with transactions ranging from e-commerce to the monetization of content and software across digital and traditional media platforms. The group also advises clients on the protection of intellectual property and related rights through the development, production, licensing and distribution processes.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of technology transactions experience

• Stellar academic credentials and excellent writing and communication skills

• Strong client-facing skills with demonstrated ability to deal directly with clients

• Effective and efficient problem solvers with the ability to work independently and proactively

• Admitted to the NY bar and in good standing

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Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is one of Manatt’s core values and is fundamental to our organization’s continued progression. We believe a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live, work and serve enriches Manatt’s culture and enhances our ability to understand our clients’ needs and develop better, more impactful solutions. In collaboration with Firm leadership, our Diversity and Inclusion department drives the Firm’s efforts, engaging our legal, consulting, business, and administrative professionals to create and sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a leading professional services firm, providing integrated legal and consulting services to a global client base. With offices strategically located in California (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and Silicon Valley), New York (New York City and Albany), Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Boston, the Firm represents sophisticated clients — including Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies — across a range of industry sectors such as health care; financial services; entertainment; digital and technology; and energy, environmental and real estate. For more information, visit www.manatt.com.

Join Us

If you want to join a future-thinking, entrepreneurially-minded team of passionate and driven professionals, we strongly encourage you to apply. All candidates must apply through our online application portal (apply here). Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author).

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Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Salary

The base annual pay range for this role is between $250,000 - $370,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity.  Additional medical, financial and/or other benefits will be offered dependent on the position.