Faegre Drinker is seeking a junior associate to join their IP Technology Transactions practice in Chicago. The role involves contract drafting and negotiation, and the ideal candidate will have a JD from an accredited law school and strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Up to one year of experience in contract drafting and negotiation, which may include internships, externships, or in-house roles during law school
- Work experience (including internships) in technology, social media/ecommerce, consulting, financial services or life sciences is a plus
- Admission to the Minnesota or Illinois bar, eligibility to waive in, or commitment to obtain admission promptly after hire
Skills
- Up to one year of experience in contract drafting and negotiation, which may include internships, externships, or in-house roles during law school
- JD from an accredited law school, or current 3L expected to graduate this academic year
- Strong academic credentials and excellent written and oral communication skills
- Admission to the Minnesota or Illinois bar, eligibility to waive in, or commitment to obtain admission promptly after hire
- Work experience (including internships) in technology, social media/ecommerce, consulting, financial services or life sciences is a plus
Benefits
- Productivity and discretionary bonuses
- Life, health, accident and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
Company Overview
Faegre Drinker is a firm with one shared focus: the client. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Albany, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.faegredrinker.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Faegre Drinker has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.