Senior Legal Counsel | Technology
Boston, MA or College Park, MD | Hybrid, 3 days per week
Taylor Root is partnering exclusively with a fast-growing, international technology company to appoint its first dedicated US-based lawyer.
This is a broad, commercially focused role supporting the company’s continued expansion in the US. Working closely with senior commercial and technical stakeholders, you will take ownership of complex US legal matters across government contracts, technology transactions and strategic partnerships.
Responsibilities
Lead complex US government contracts, grants, cooperative agreements and subcontracting arrangements
Negotiate technology partnerships, licensing agreements, strategic customer contracts, NDAs and MOUs
Advise on collaborations with government agencies, research institutions and universities, including IP and data rights
Lead complex, high-value commercial negotiations with major technology companies
Support export controls and other compliance initiatives
Help develop scalable legal processes, templates and risk frameworks as the US business grows
Experience
JD and licensed to practice law in the US
8+ years of relevant legal experience across in-house and/or technology-focused private practice roles
Strong commercial and technology contracts experience
Experience with US government contracts or government agencies
Experience working with technology companies
Comfortable working independently as the first dedicated US-based lawyer
Commercial, proactive and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Export controls and broader US employment experience would be beneficial.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply. Please note that our client is unable to provide relocation for this role.
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