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Emerging Companies + Venture Capital Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

$310k - $390k

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Job Description

Job Description

Salary range: $310K - $390K

Location: New York, New York, Austin, Texas, Denver, Colorado, Los Angeles, California, Palo Alto, California, San Francisco, California, San Diego, California

About this role

We are looking for an Emerging Companies + Venture Capital Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience to join Morrison & Foerster's top-ranked ECVC practice. You'll partner with high-growth startups and leading investors, delivering strategic counsel from formation through exit in the world's most dynamic innovation ecosystems. This is an opportunity to work on high-value, high-profile matters at a firm known for giving associates real substantive responsibility early on.

What will you be doing?

  • Advising startups and emerging growth companies on seed and venture capital financings using NVCA documents
  • Counseling clients on corporate governance, formation, and general corporate matters
  • Executing domestic M&A transactions for startup companies and investors
  • Working directly with high-caliber tech, life sciences, and CPG clients on complex transactions
  • Managing internal and external client relationships with increasing levels of autonomy

Key Requirements

  • 4-6 years of significant experience in emerging companies and venture capital work (class years 2020-2022)
  • Experience with venture financings using NVCA documents at a premier corporate practice
  • Some experience with domestic M&A transactions, particularly for startups and investors
  • Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or eligible to waive in
  • Strong academic credentials and proactive, entrepreneurial mindset

Role responsibilities

• Work with high-growth startups and leading investors

• Provide strategic, end-to-end counsel from formation through exit

• Manage internal and external client and counsel relationships

• Communicate complex matters effectively

• Deliver excellent client service

• Take on increased levels of responsibility for transactions

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