AmLaw 100 firm is seeking an associate with 3-6 years of experience to join their cutting-edge Technology Transactions practice group in the Bay Area. Candidate can sit in either the San Francisco or Silicon Valley (Menlo Park) office. Candidates will primarily work on structuring, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial, technology and intellectual property agreements, including agreements for licensing and other commercial transactions, and serving as the IP specialist for M&A, venture capital and other corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will have a substantial technology transactions background, including solid experience as the IP/Technology Transactions specialist supporting M&A, venture capital and private equity deals, as well as drafting and reviewing various commercial agreements, including license agreements, development agreements, distributor and reseller agreements, customer and supplier contracts, and OEM and manufacturing agreements, and managing associated transactions. Candidates should be comfortable working with colleagues and teams across multiple offices and capable of handling and running several matters at once. Strong academic credentials, coupled with excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Background or interest in technology, in working with emerging companies, and in software and open source software issues is preferred, as well as large law firm experience.