Corporate (ECVC) Associate Attorney (Mid- to Senior-Level)

Morrison & Foerster, LLP•Denver, CO

About The Position

Morrison Foerster is seeking a mid- to senior-level corporate associate to support the growth of its national consumer emerging companies and venture capital practice. The practice represents emerging consumer brands and the founders, executives, and investors building them. The associate will handle emerging companies and venture capital matters, including financings, company formation and governance, equity compensation, and strategic transactions. The role includes managing transactions from start to closing, advising founders and management teams, coordinating diligence and specialist input, and mentoring junior lawyers as appropriate.

Requirements

4–6 years of significant experience in emerging companies and venture capital work.
Excellent business and legal problem-solving skills and judgment.
Strong work ethic, team-player attitude, and an action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for transactions.
Admission to the state bar in which the attorney practices, or eligibility to waive in.

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial, innovative, and forward-thinking approach.

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate preferred-stock financings, convertible instruments, and related investment agreements.
Advise on company formation, capitalization, corporate governance, founder arrangements, and equity compensation.
Serve as a key associate contact for founders and management teams navigating growth.
Manage transactions end-to-end through closing, run diligence processes, and coordinate with commercial, regulatory, intellectual property, and operational specialists.
Advise on acquisitions, company sales, and other strategic transactions.
Mentor junior lawyers, as appropriate to experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
Parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
Global wellness program, including 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 case by case.
Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters.
Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.
Discretionary bonus may be available.
Paid holidays.