Capital Markets Associate Attorney

Morrison & Foerster, LLP•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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 advises issuers, underwriters, and investors across the full spectrum of capital markets transactions, including IPOs, follow-on equity offerings, investment-grade and high-yield debt issuances, and convertible securities. We also represent private companies in capital-raising transactions, including private placements and Rule 144A offerings. We counsel public companies on SEC reporting and compliance obligations and corporate governance best practices, including board composition, shareholder engagement, and SEC disclosure. 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.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in ’33 Act transactional, ’34 Act compliance and corporate governance matters.
Substantive experience with representing issuers, underwriters, agents, and financial institutions with respect to public and private offerings of equity and/or debt securities.
Experience advising public companies in connection with ’34 Act reporting obligations, corporate governance, and stock exchange listing requirements.
Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or eligible to waive in.

Responsibilities

Represent issuers, underwriters, agents, and financial institutions with respect to public and private offerings of equity and/or debt securities.
Advise public companies in connection with ’34 Act reporting obligations, corporate governance, and stock exchange listing requirements.
Engage in ’33 Act transactional, ’34 Act compliance and corporate governance matters.