Senior Counsel

At Lummus Technology, innovation thrives, and excellence is a shared pursuit. When you join Lummus, you are empowered to make an impact and be part of a dynamic team that celebrates creativity, encourages professional development, and fosters collaboration.
From our technology portfolio to our global workforce, Lummus is growing at a rapid pace, and we hope that you will grow with us during this exciting time.
The company is actively engaged in joint development, commercial collaborations (involving in-licensing of technology), and strategic acquisition of technologies. Due to continued growth and strategic expansion, the company has an immediate opening in its Houston office for a talented and motivated Attorney with 3 - 5 years of experience
. The successful candidate will have experience in drafting and negotiating joint development agreements, specialized technology licenses, and/or M&A agreements. This is a unique opportunity for a law firm associate to transition in-house or for an in-house attorney to take on a more strategic role in a company.
This role offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional development, including through work on complex and high-impact transactions and strategic partnerships that will shape the growth of this dynamic, global technology company. You will engage in meaningful work with real-world impact, be exposed to cutting-edge technologies, work in an intellectually stimulating environment, and interface with business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate joint development agreements, commercial cooperation agreements, and technology licenses
• Draft and negotiate share purchase agreements and asset purchase agreements
• Review and advise on investment-related agreements, including stock purchase, voting, and investor rights agreements of investment targets
• Provide reliable legal leadership to a business team focused on joint development, commercial cooperation, and M&A activities
• Lead the development of frameworks for intellectual property (IP) ownership, IP grants, risk mitigation, and governance to support strategic transactions
• Conduct legal due diligence, with a focus on IP and commercial risk, for strategic transactions
• As needed, collaborate with and manage external counsel while ensuring cost-effective legal support
• Develop a deep understanding of the company's technologies, relevant agreements regarding the same, and strategic goals for technology development/expansion

• - Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• - 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in M&A, IP transactions, or corporate law
• - Strong understanding of IP law and its application in commercial contexts is advantageous
• - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• - Proactive and detail-focused professional capable of working independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and competing demands
• - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard corporate software tools