Office of the General Counsel Tech Transactions Attorney, Director

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Specialty/Competency: IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

A career in the Office of General Counsel will provide the opportunity to be a part of the Firm’s legal department by providing dedicated legal support in litigation, counselling, and corporate, commercial, and employment law. You’ll play an important part in regulatory proceedings involving the Firm and its personnel by supporting regulatory issues, advising on matters related to operations, supporting the client contracting function, and advising on employee matters.

Your role is to contribute to driving business growth, shaping client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are a guardian of PwC’s reputation, upholding quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset. You create a healthy working environment while maximizing client satisfaction and collaborating across the PwC Network.

Skills

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Legal Services team you focus on crafting, negotiating, and closing technology-focused agreements. As a Director, you set the strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and oversee multiple projects while maintaining executive-level client relations. This role involves providing IP and legal guidance, managing technology transactions, and maintaining compliance with technology contract lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Craft, negotiate, and close technology-focused agreements
• Provide IP and legal guidance on technology transactions
• Manage technology contract lifecycle processes
• Maintain impactful client relations at the executive level
• Oversee multiple projects to achieve strategic objectives
• Set strategic direction for technology legal initiatives
• Foster a culture of compliance and innovation
• Confirm alignment with technology contract standards

What You Must Have

• Juris Doctorate
• 5 years of experience advising on technology transactions agreements in an IP transactional or technology transactions practice at a law firm and/or in a busy in-house environment
• Member in good standing of a State Bar where the position is located

What Sets You Apart

• Proficiency in technology transactions and IP commercialization
• Skilled negotiator of complex, high-value technology and IP agreements
• Effective in resolving conflicts with high-revenue, high-demand clients under pressure
• Maintain executive-level relationships in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
• Strategic in aligning legal risk with business goals to drive successful outcomes
• Proactive in managing contract lifecycles and addressing IP-related conflicts early

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PwC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. Where applicable, certain fair chance laws apply.

The salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $504,500, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications and location. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.