Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Associate

Morrison Foerster; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave & fertility benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Morrison Foerster is seeking mid-level to senior corporate associates with 4–6 years of focused experience in emerging companies and venture capital. The role involves drafting financings, advising on formation and governance, coordinating end-to-end transactions, and mentoring junior lawyers as part of a dynamic group.

As part of the Emerging Companies + Venture Capital Practice Group, you will engage with founders and executives, manage diligence, and handle strategic investments,

Qualifications

• 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, IP, and operational matters.
• Advising on acquisitions, company sales, and other strategic transactions.
• Mentoring junior lawyers, as appropriate to your experience.
• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward thinking.
• Strong business and legal problem-solving skills and judgement.
• Strong work ethic, team player attitude and willingness to take on increased responsibility.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of transactions through closing.
• Liaise with founders, management, and specialists across departments.
• Provide strategic advice on governance, equity compensation, and growth initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior associates as needed.
• Support acquisitions and strategic transactions as they arise.

Skills

Emerging companies / VC experience

Drafting financing agreements

Governance & equity compensation

End-to-end transaction management

Mentoring junior lawyers

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong work ethic

Job description

Morrison Foerster is seeking mid-level to senior corporate associates with 4–6 years of focused experience in emerging companies and venture capital. The role involves drafting financings, advising on formation and governance, coordinating end-to-end transactions, and mentoring junior lawyers as part of a dynamic group.

As part of the Emerging Companies + Venture Capital Practice Group, you will engage with founders and executives, manage diligence, and handle strategic investments,