The Chicago office of a major international law firm seeks a technology and transactions associate.

QUALIFICATIONS

---JD, LLB
---1-3 years of transactional experience with an emphasis on technology, intellectual property transactions, outsourcing, compliance/regulatory work involving technology and data/privacy related issues.
---Top academics and large law firm experience is desirable
---Applicant must be licensed to practice in Illinois.

RESPONSIBILITIES

---Representing domestic and international developers, suppliers and consumers of proprietary software including e-commerce enterprises, telecommunications companies, public and private research and teaching institutions, hospitals, biotechnology companies, hardware manufacturers and franchisors, traditional computer and network software companies, online retailing companies, telecommunications companies, network and personal computer equipment manufacturers, components and accessories manufacturers, producers of interactive entertainment, wireless, broadcasting and media companies, traditional and internet telephony companies, technology and internet services providers, consulting and managed services companies.

---Counseling clients on e-business operations and spin-off ventures; clinical trial work; supply arrangements; IT procurement; information security and data protection
---Guiding clients through emerging trends including outsourcing and offshoring, the Internet and eCommerce, bioinformatics, security and privacy threats, multimedia, enhanced and application services, and troubled and failing technology project

---Analyzing and advising on COPPA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), HIPAA, The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive).