4-6 years of significant experience in emerging companies and venture capital work Experience drafting and negotiating preferred-stock financings, convertible instruments, and related investment agreements Experience advising on formation, capitalization, corporate governance, founder arrangements, and equity compensation Experience serving as a key associate contact for founders and management teams navigating growth
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The role
Morrison & Foerster is seeking an experienced mid- to senior-level Corporate (ECVC) Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience in M&A to join their growing Emerging Companies + Venture Capital Practice Group in Denver, San Francisco, or New York.
What we're looking for
4-6 years of significant experience in emerging companies and venture capital work
Experience drafting and negotiating preferred-stock financings, convertible instruments, and related investment agreements
Experience advising on formation, capitalization, corporate governance, founder arrangements, and equity compensation
Experience serving as a key associate contact for founders and management teams navigating growth
Experience managing transactions end-to-end through closing, running diligence processes and coordinating with specialists on commercial, regulatory, intellectual property, and operational matters
Experience advising on acquisitions, company sales, and other strategic transactions
Entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward thinking
Excellent business and legal problem-solving skills and judgement
Strong work ethic, team player attitude and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for transactions
Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or eligible to waive in
Mentoring junior lawyers, as appropriate to your experience· nice to have
Benefits
Variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care
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
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