Deputy General Counsel, Technology Transactions

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we''re changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Deputy General Counsel, Technology Transactions serves as a key member of the City of Hope legal team, providing strategic legal guidance across a wide range of cutting-edge intellectual property and technology matters. In this highly visible role, you will support technology commercialization, software and SaaS transactions, and data-driven initiatives, while partnering closely with leadership across the organization-including commercialization, innovation, and IT. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the legal strategy behind groundbreaking research and emerging technologies that directly impact patient care and scientific advancement.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to commercialization and technology teams, supporting IP licensing, research collaborations, and technology transfer initiatives
• Negotiate and structure complex agreements, including software, SaaS, data licensing, and technology transactions
• Provide legal counsel on emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, data governance, and digital health technologies
• Guide stakeholders through legal considerations related to development, adoption, and commercialization of new technologies
• Advise senior leadership and cross-functional teams on risk, strategy, and compliance matters
• Partner with internal committees, including AI and data governance groups, to support enterprise initiatives
• Develop policies, templates, and processes to streamline contracting and legal workflows
• Monitor regulatory and legal developments impacting IP, technology, and data and provide proactive guidance
• Manage and oversee outside counsel while driving efficient, high-quality legal outcomes

Your qualifications should include:

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Active membership in at least one U.S. State Bar (California preferred)

• 10+ years of relevant in-house experience or 7+ years in a top law firm environment

• Deep experience in technology transactions, including IP licensing, software, and SaaS agreements

• Experience supporting healthcare, biotechnology, or research organizations

• Proven ability to manage outside counsel and complex legal matters

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate legal complexity into practical guidance

• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence

• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

City of Hope employees' pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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