Corporate Technology Associate Attorney – Connecticut Offices; Parsippany, NJ

Position Overview

Day Pitney is seeking an associate with a minimum of 3 years of transactional experience in the area of technology and intellectual property licensing and transfer and software services and outsourcing contracts to join our growing team in our Technology practice.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience representing companies in the areas of domestic and international technology and intellectual property transactional matters, including drafting, negotiating, and advising on technology transactions involving software and data licensing, marketing and distribution, software development and services; supporting various forms of corporate transactions involving the purchase or sale of technology or intellectual property assets; advising on data privacy matters such as drafting non-disclosure agreements, privacy policies and negotiating data protection aspects in various transactions; and advising on licensing of trademarks, patents and other intellectual property.

The Technology, Telecommunications and Outsourcing group help sophisticated, cutting-edge companies acquire, divest and protect technologies, data, inventions and creative work. Our diverse, interdisciplinary group of lawyers possesses wide-ranging technical experience in computer science, media and communications, antitrust, the sciences and engineering, and we represent large and small businesses in a variety of industries. Our commitment is to provide clients with a broad range of services that is powered by creativity and collaboration.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented and sophisticated work environment with industry experts.

Day Pitney offers a hybrid in-office / remote work schedule to provide our attorneys greater flexibility.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience representing large corporations, mid-market companies and emerging companies in various transactions centered around technology and intellectual property.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including contract drafting and reviewing skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with an emphasis on collaboration and ability to work with teams across offices.
• Effective and efficient problem solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively, and to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs.
• Proficient in technologies, including familiarity using Microsoft Excel to analyze data, Microsoft PowerPoint to prepare diagrams, Microsoft Teams for online collaboration.
• Member of the bar in good standing in the jurisdiction of the Day Pitney office you plan to practice.

Preferred Experience

• Proficient in (I) drafting and reviewing a variety of technology-related agreements, including software development and licensing, software as a service, data licensing, patent licensing; (II) drafting and reviewing contracts for various commercial transactions, including agreements for manufacturing, distribution, reselling, marketing services, and various banking-related services; and (III) drafting memoranda and advising on pre-litigation contract disputes involving technology services and products, and laws relating to technology; and (IV) negotiating technology and intellectual property aspects of asset purchase/sale.
• Experience with blockchain or artificial intelligence is a plus.
• Prior education or experience in software engineering, telecommunications or other computer science field is a plus.

About Day Pitney

Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 300 attorneys in 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, DC. Day Pitney's Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients from individuals to Fortune 500companies. Since 1902, Day Pitney has been working collaboratively and effectively with clients in a wide range of industries, including Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Day Pitney's lawyers provide deep bench knowledge and experience and work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape. For more information on Day Pitney, visit www.daypitney.com.

Diversity & Inclusion

Day Pitney is committed to diversity and inclusivity. We foster diversity within our firm and the communities in which we live and work. Diversity is one of the firm's core values. We believe people of diverse skills, opinions, perspectives, lifestyles, ideas, thinking and knowledge make us a stronger, more productive law firm. We actively seek out people who distinguish themselves from the pack—people of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, interests, and work and life experiences that will strengthen our practices and our firm.

Join Us

If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and have a direct impact on the successes of businesses and the lives of people, Day Pitney is the place for you. You will be a key contributor working on sophisticated legal matters alongside recognized leaders in their fields, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals. 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). All applications and search firm submissions must be submitted through our online portal.

Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.