Technology & Commercial Transactions Associate (2–4 Years)
Organising Institution / Firm
Watts & Associates Recruitment (for an Am Law 200 firm)
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Chicago, IL
💰 Stipend / Pay
$235,000–$310,000 Base + Benefits & Bonuses
🎓 Eligibility
2–4 years of complex commercial-transactions experience; J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (T50 preferred); Illinois admission; experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
🛡️ Category
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Watts & Associates Recruitment is representing a highly regarded Am Law 200 business law firm in Chicago, IL, seeking a Technology & Commercial Transactions Associate with 2–4 years of experience. The role involves managing intellectual property-intensive transactions, software and SaaS licensing, and data privacy matters for a diverse client base including public companies and private equity firms.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Experience: 2–4 years of complex commercial-transactions experience.
- Education: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (T50 preferred).
- Licensure: Must be admitted to the Illinois Bar.
- Background: Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal department is required.
- Preferred Skills: Experience with SaaS, outsourcing, privacy, data security, or IP-intensive corporate transactions.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Drafting and negotiating software, SaaS, and technology development agreements.
- Advising on professional services, outsourcing, and distribution arrangements.
- Managing intellectual property ownership and data privacy/cybersecurity provisions.
- Supporting due diligence in corporate and strategic transactions.
- Direct interaction with partners, in-house counsel, and clients.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Base Salary: $235,000 – $310,000 per annum, plus performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement, and family-care).
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should apply via the official LinkedIn portal. Following submission, the recruiter will contact qualified candidates via telephone, email, or LinkedIn to schedule a confidential discussion.
Official Notification & Contact
Recruiter: Annie Hill, Head of Delivery, Watts & Associates Recruitment.
Application Link: Official LinkedIn Job Posting
