A new paradigm of computing
Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. As the creator of the next computing platform, our mixed reality devices unlock new possibilities for how people interact with and experience their surroundings.
Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills and amplify human potential at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. We know that successful change and progress accelerate diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.
The opportunity
As our Vice President, Strategic and Corporate Transactions, you'll structure and negotiate sophisticated commercial and technology licensing relationships that position Magic Leap for long-term success in the spatial computing ecosystem. You'll develop frameworks for technology partnerships that maximize the value of Magic Leap's intellectual property portfolio while protecting our core technological advantages.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape transformative partnerships at the forefront of spatial computing technology and help define the future of our IP commercialization strategy.
What you'll do
- Structure and negotiate high-value commercial agreements that leverage Magic Leap's intellectual property and technological capabilities
- Work closely with Legal to ensure proper IP protection while maximizing commercial value in partnership agreements
- Work on strategic corporate transactions including M&A, financing, and complex licensing transactions
- Develop frameworks for valuing Magic Leap's IP portfolio and technology capabilities in diverse commercial contexts
- Collaborate with Finance to create financial models for partnership opportunities, including appropriate valuations for various technology capabilities
- Evaluate and recommend optimal commercial structures for technology partnerships, finding the right balance between service fees, licensing arrangements, and supply components
- Model the financial and legal implications of various partnership scenarios, including appropriate protections for Magic Leap's strategic interests
- Draft executive-level investment memoranda, valuation analyses, and partnership recommendations that articulate both business and legal considerations
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure alignment in deal structures
- Support due diligence processes for strategic transactions, including IP assessment and valuation
- Build and lead a high-performing team as our partnership portfolio grows
The experience you bring
- A bachelor's degree is required; an MBA or JD is strongly preferred
- 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, strategic partnerships, or technology licensing with technology companies
- Demonstrated track record of successfully negotiating and executing complex strategic transactions worth $100M+ with major technology companies
- Expert-level financial modeling and analytical skills, including experience developing custom valuation frameworks for emerging technologies and services
- Strong background in developing commercial service business models, including defining scope, pricing, and margin structures
- Experience valuing and monetizing intellectual property assets, particularly in hardware-software ecosystems
- Deep understanding of technology business models and how partnerships create strategic value
- Outstanding negotiation skills with proven ability to structure multi-year strategic partnerships
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade at the executive level
It's exciting if you also have
- Experience creating comprehensive licensing frameworks that balance intellectual property protection with revenue generation objectives
- Background developing term sheets for technology partnerships that clearly define legal parameters while optimizing commercial outcomes
- Track record conducting financial analyses that accurately value technology capabilities and intellectual property assets
- Experience drafting investment memoranda and executive presentations that articulate both strategic rationale and legal considerations for partnership structures
- Skill in performing risk assessments that identify both commercial and legal implications of proposed partnership frameworks
- Experience in AR/VR, spatial computing, optics, or related technology sectors
- Background in structuring commercial arrangements for technology co-development with clear IP ownership provisions
- Experience with patent licensing, trade secret protection, and other IP monetization strategies
- Track record of working effectively with legal teams on complex technology transactions
- Experience building and leading teams focused on technology commercialization
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@magicleap.com. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent applicable law requires.
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