Senior-level Technology & Commercial Transactions Associate

Ice Miller LLP seeks a senior-level associate to join our Business practice group in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in drafting and negotiating software, SaaS, cloud services, e-commerce, and technology transaction agreements.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate SaaS, cloud services, software licensing, implementation, platform integration, and professional services agreements.
• Advise on e-commerce platform launches, including vendor onboarding, commercial terms, payment processing, merchant services, and platform policy compliance.
• Handle technology and IP licensing, commercialization transactions, and strategic partnership agreements.
• Prepare and negotiate data processing agreements and advise on privacy policies, data security terms, and related risk allocation.
• Update templates, standard terms, and contracting playbooks to support faster sales and procurement cycles.
• Review and negotiate distribution, logistics, supply chain, and other commercial agreements.

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• At least 5 years of experience practicing law in a law firm and/or in-house environment
• Active law license in the state where the office is located
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgement
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

The ideal candidate will:

• Bring relevant law firm and/or in-house experience supporting software, SaaS, e-commerce, technology, commercial, logistics, government contracts, or international transactions
• Work directly with business and legal teams to negotiate contracts, resolve issues, and keep transactions moving
• Be comfortable making practical judgment calls in fast-moving situations where the answer may not be clear-cut
• Contribute well in a team environment while also managing work independently and taking ownership of deadlines
• Build effective working relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients across different backgrounds and practice needs

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
• Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
• A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
• The salary range for this position is $315,000 to $385,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonus