Tech Transactions Counsel - Remote

Overview

This role involves guiding critical technology transactions that advance America's semiconductor capabilities, providing strategic legal counsel across Natcast's complex research and development initiatives.

In Short

• Draft, review, negotiate, and provide counsel on research and development agreements.
• Negotiate technology agreements including intellectual property licenses and joint development agreements.
• Advise on confidentiality, risk mitigation, and compliance with export control laws.
• Update and advise on IP and data governance policies.
• Support U.S. technological innovation through legal frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with institutional goals.
• Deliver practical legal solutions that accelerate innovation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Translate complex legal issues for non-legal audiences.
• Support the semiconductor workforce development ecosystem.

Requirements

• J.D. required and licensed to practice law.
• 5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal team.
• 3 years as a technology transactions attorney.
• Strong business judgment and pragmatic legal problem-solving skills.
• Clear writing and communication abilities.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with semiconductor R&D projects is preferred.
• Understanding of U.S. export control laws is a plus.
• Technical background or education is advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape semiconductor innovation.
• Work with a unique public-private partnership.
• Contribute to advancing U.S. semiconductor capabilities.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization.
• Equal opportunity employer.