Urban Legal Recruitment is pleased to partner with our highly regarded client, a leading regional law firm, in the recruitment of an Intellectual Property & Technology Associate to join their Calgary office.

This role is well suited for a lawyer who enjoys a broad, integrated practice, combining intellectual property, technology and corporate commercial work across a wide range of industries and clients.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• 4–8 years of experience in intellectual property, technology, and corporate commercial law within a team-based environment from a national, regional or reputable boutique.
• Experience with drafting, reviewing, and advising on a variety of technical and commercial agreements, including IP licensing agreements, Saas agreements, distribution agreements and master service agreements
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating joint ownership, development, commercialization, and M&A agreements across a variety of industries, with clients ranging from SMEs to larger public companies
• Demonstrated experience advising on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, or AI-related matters is considered an asset
• Experience working with start-ups, emerging companies, and larger corporate clients
• A strong understanding of the Canadian intellectual property legal framework, including practice and procedure before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office
• The ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
• Strong drafting, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Trademark agent designation considered an asset
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta

Our client is offering the following: 

• Lockstep base salary
• Highly competitive bonus program
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Educational incentives and ongoing professional development
• Meaningful opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement
• Reduced billable target
• A relocation package, where applicable

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply in confidence by submitting their resume and transcripts to stacy@urbanlegal.ca

At Urban Legal Recruitment, we ensure complete discretion and confidentiality. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.