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How much do technology transactions counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for technology transactions counsel in the United States is $157,356.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $130,000.00 and $183,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Technology Transactions Counsel vs Corporate Counsel?

AspectTechnology Transactions CounselCorporate Counsel
Required CredentialsJD, bar admission, experience in tech/IP lawJD, bar admission, general corporate law experience
Work EnvironmentLegal departments of tech companies, law firmsLegal departments of various industries, including tech
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in technology, software, and IP-heavy sectorsAcross multiple industries, including finance, healthcare, and tech
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding tech-specific legal rolesGeneral corporate legal roles

Technology Transactions Counsel focus on negotiating and drafting agreements related to technology licensing, IP rights, and software development. Corporate Counsel handle broader legal matters within a company, including compliance, contracts, and corporate governance. While both roles require legal expertise and similar credentials, their focus areas and industry applications differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Technology Transactions Counsel job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $157,356 per year, or $75.7 per hour.

Intellectual Property Attorney Technology Transactions (Life Sciences)

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

Direct Counsel
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Direct Counselexternal

$260K - $390K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Represent biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies in sophisticated technology transactions.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex licensing, collaboration, and commercial partnering agreements.

  • Advise clients on transactions involving the licensing and commercialization of patents and other intellectual property.

Job description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Intellectual Property Associate with 3–6 years of licensing, collaboration, and commercial partnering experience to join a growing Life Sciences Technology Transactions practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with substantial law firm experience representing biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in sophisticated transactions involving the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and digital health technologies.

Locations
  • Boston, MA
  • New York, NY
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Seattle, WA
  • Silicon Valley, CA
  • Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities
  • Represent biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies in sophisticated technology transactions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex licensing, collaboration, and commercial partnering agreements.
  • Advise clients on transactions involving the licensing and commercialization of patents and other intellectual property.
  • Counsel biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies on collaborations designed to advance:
    • Novel therapeutics
    • Vaccines
    • Diagnostic technologies
    • Digital health technologies
  • Support transactions involving technologies progressing through clinical trials and toward FDA regulatory approval.
  • Work closely with founders and emerging companies developing cutting-edge life sciences technologies.
  • Negotiate complex standalone commercial transactions involving intellectual property and technology assets.
  • Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, intellectual property, regulatory, and other practice areas.
  • Advise clients on the intellectual property and commercial considerations associated with strategic partnerships and technology development.
Qualifications
  • 3–6 years of relevant transactional experience.
  • Substantial law firm experience with licensing, collaboration, and commercial partnering transactions.
  • Experience representing biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical companies.
  • Experience with transactions involving patent licensing and life sciences technologies.
  • Strong understanding of intellectual property and commercial contract principles.
  • Superior academic credentials.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage sophisticated and fast-moving transactions.
  • Must be admitted in the jurisdiction of the applicable office or eligible to sit for or waive into the next available bar examination.
Preferred Experience

Experience working with AI-native or AI-driven biotechnology companies is a plus, particularly companies using artificial intelligence or machine learning in:

  • Drug discovery
  • Diagnostics
  • Biotechnology research
  • Life sciences R&D
Compensation & Benefits
  • Base Salary: $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
  • Discretionary performance-based bonus for eligible attorneys.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • Life insurance.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Wellbeing benefits.
Application Materials

Candidates should be prepared to provide:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Law school transcript
Why This Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of intellectual property, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and emerging technology. Associates will work closely with founders and sophisticated life sciences companies on complex transactions that can play a significant role in bringing new therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and digital health technologies from development through commercialization.

The practice also provides exposure to the rapidly developing intersection of AI and life sciences, making this particularly attractive for attorneys interested in both traditional life sciences transactions and emerging technology.

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier legal employers and fostering inclusive hiring practices.