Corporate (ECVC) Associate Attorney (Mid- to Senior-Level)

Morrison Foerster; United States; Remote; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Flexible scheduling

Pro bono support

Job summary

Morrison Foerster seeks mid-level to senior corporate associates with 4–6 years in emerging companies and venture capital. You will draft and negotiate preferred-stock financings, advise on formation, governance, founder arrangements, and equity compensation, and coordinate diligence across complex growth transactions.

You will serve as a key contact for founders and management, manage end-to-end closings, and mentor junior lawyers while embracing an entrepreneurial, innovative mindset.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of significant emerging companies and venture capital experience.
• Draft and negotiate preferred-stock financings and related investment agreements.
• Advise on formation, capitalization, corporate governance, founder arrangements, and equity compensation.
• Serve as key associate contact for founders and management teams navigating growth.
• Manage transactions end-to-end through closing, running diligence processes and coordinating with specialists.
• Advising on acquisitions, company sales, and other strategic transactions.
• Mentoring junior lawyers, as appropriate to your experience.
• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward-thinking.
• Bar admission in the state where you practice or eligible for waiver.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactions end-to-end through closing, coordinating with specialists on diligence, commercial, regulatory, IP, and operational matters.
• Advise on acquisitions, company sales, and other strategic transactions.
• Mentor junior lawyers and collaborate with partners across the firm.

Skills

Emerging companies VC experience

Negotiation & drafting

Governance & founder arrangements

Diligence coordination

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

Overview

Who We Are

MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent.

MoFo consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities.

Our Emerging Companies + Venture Capital Practice Group

Morrison Foerster’s national consumer emerging companies practice is growing rapidly, representing an exciting new generation of consumer brands and the founders, executives, and investors building them. We are actively seeking experienced and driven mid-level to senior corporate associates to help drive the practice’s continued growth.

Learn more about the practice group at https://www.mofo.com/capabilities/emerging-companies-venture-capital.

Who You Are

• You have 4-6 years of significant experience in emerging companies and venture capital work.
• Drafting and negotiating preferred-stock financings, convertible instruments, and related investment agreements.
• Advising on formation, capitalization, corporate governance, founder arrangements, and equity compensation.
• Serving as a key associate contact for founders and management teams navigating growth.
• Managing transactions end-to-end through closing, running diligence processes and coordinating with specialists on commercial, regulatory, intellectual property, and operational matters.
• Advising on acquisitions, company sales, and other strategic transactions.
• Mentoring junior lawyers, as appropriate to your experience.
• You are entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward thinking.
• You have excellent business and legal problem-solving skills and judgement.
• You have a strong work ethic, team player attitude and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for transactions.
• You are admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or are eligible to waive in.

Own Your MoFo Career

MoFo empowers its lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm’s commitment to our attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers.

• MyMoFo, a best-in-class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
• MoFo Navigate, our mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth. By encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography, and over the course of each attorney’s career, MoFo Navigate creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to the changing needs of all of our attorneys as they grow and develop.
• MoFo NEXT, our dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

What We Offer

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
• Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

Inquiries

For questions regarding this position, please contact Onika McDonnell, Senior Attorney Recruiting Specialist.

Morrison Foerster accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, health/welfare benefits (including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits), flexible time off, and paid holidays. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience (including class year); and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

Austin, TX annual salary range: $310,000 to $390,000

Denver, CO annual salary range: $310,000 to $390,000

Los Angeles, CA annual salary range: $310,000 to $390,000

New York, NY annual salary range: $310,000 to $390,000

San Diego, CA annual salary range: $310,000 to $390,000

San Francisco, CAannual salary range: $310,000 to $390,000