Overview

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

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC\'s reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

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, as part of 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 in the location of the position

What Sets You Apart

• Proficiency in technology transactions and IP commercialization
• Skilled negotiator of complex, high-value technology and IP commercialization 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

Learn more

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC 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.

For applicants impacted by the Fair Chance Ordinances and the California Fair Chance Act, PwC considers arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws to maintain a secure and trusted workplace.

The salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $504,500, plus eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location. PwC offers a wide range of benefits; to view our benefits at a glance, visit: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries: Accounting, Financial Services, and Business Consulting and Services

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