Cooley LLP is recruiting 2L summer associates for our summer program to join our Technology Transactions in our Palo Alto office.

Our technology transactions lawyers combine the elements of an intellectual property practice with a commercial transactions practice and are trained in best practices in these disciplines, enabling them to meet the demands of a fast-evolving, increasingly global environment. We help companies maximize the value of their strategic relationships and the return on their intellectual property investments, both domestically and internationally. We work with companies of all sizes, at all stages of development, providing strategic guidance in the creation, acquisition, use and commercial exploitation of technology. As one of the only large international law firms with such a sophisticated team dedicated to the software, semiconductor, digital media, e-commerce, electronics, information technology, telecommunications and alternative energy fields, we understand business models and practices in the relevant industries and use our unparalleled legal expertise and business savvy to help clients grow and succeed. Whether our clients are buying, selling, licensing or developing technology-based products or services, we help them attain successful business relationships while protecting their IP assets.

The expected salary for this position is based on an annualized rate of pay of $225,000.

An interest and enthusiasm in the practice is essential.