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 Capital Markets Practice Group

Our Capital Markets practice spans equity capital markets, debt capital markets, and public company advisory and governance. On the equity side, we advise issuers, underwriters, and investors on IPOs, follow-on offerings, private placements, and Rule 144A offerings. Our debt capital markets work covers investment-grade and high-yield debt issuances and convertible securities. We counsel public companies on public company advisory and governance matters, including SEC reporting and compliance obligations, board composition, shareholder engagement, and disclosure. We represent clients across all sectors, and a significant portion of our practice involves cross-border transactions, advising international issuers, underwriters, and investors on U.S. capital markets access and multi-jurisdictional offerings. Our real estate investment trust (REIT) practice advises public and private REITs and real estate companies on formation, structuring, and capital-raising transactions across a broad range of real estate asset classes. Our clients range from emerging growth companies accessing the public markets for the first time to Fortune 500 companies, major financial institutions, and leading real estate sponsors.

 

Who You Are

• You value teamwork and collaboration as much as individual excellence. You are invested in the success of the broader team and the firm, and understand that the best work product comes from partners, counsel and associates operating as one cohesive team.
• You are a collaborative, high-performing capital markets associate with 2-3 years of experience in ’33 Act transactional, ’34 Act compliance, and corporate governance matters.
• You have experience representing issuers, underwriters, agents, and financial institutions in public and private offerings of equity and/or debt securities.
• You have advised public companies on ’34 Act reporting obligations, corporate governance, and stock exchange listing requirements.
• You are eager to work on sophisticated, high-visibility transactions and grow your practice across a variety of clients, from emerging growth companies to established public issuers.
• 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 Anna White, Attorney Recruiting Manager.

 

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.

 

New York, NY annual salary range: $235,000-$260,000

Washington, DC annual salary range: $235,000-$260,000