Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex commercial agreements, including technology license agreements, SaaS agreements, non-disclosure agreements, proof-of-concept agreements, MOUs, and vendor agreements. - Provide legal support for innovation ecosystem initiatives, strategic partnerships, investment activities, industry collaborations, and accelerator programs. - Advise business stakeholders on intellectual property rights, risk mitigation, and commercial legal matters related to emerging technologies and new business initiatives. - Support technology-related transactions and coordinate with outside counsel as needed. - Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, business, R&D, and operational teams in a matrixed global organization. - Provide general corporate and commercial legal support related to innovation and business development activities. ###
Qualifications:
5–9 years of relevant legal experience, preferably including both law firm and in-house experience. - Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial technology agreements. - Experience negotiating intellectual property rights and advising on IP-related commercial matters. - Strong ability to work across multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Business-oriented mindset with the ability to creatively support commercial goals while minimizing legal risk. - JD degree and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction. ### Preferred Skills:
Experience supporting technology companies, innovation centers, venture investments, accelerator programs, or emerging business initiatives. - Experience supporting R&D or product development teams is a plus. ### Compensation:
The compensation range for this role is $125,000–$175,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and other business considerations. Employees may also be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; professional development opportunities; and other employee benefits consistent with Axiom policies and applicable law.
