Financial Services Transactional Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Morrison & Foerster, LLP • Washington, DC

41d • $260,000 - $390,000

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. MoFo's Financial Services group is a dynamic, highly-rated, and diverse team working on cutting edge financial services and fintech transactions. Learn more about the team and the work you can do at https://www.mofo.com/capabilities/financial-services. You are a junior to mid-level associate interested in working in our Washington, D.C. or New York offices (other US locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis). You have a demonstrated interest in financial services and fintech, and a desire to work on cutting edge transactions supporting our transactional practice in our representation of banks, fintechs, merchants and payment processors. You are familiar with strategic partnerships in the payments and lending space (e.g., installment lending, credit card, deposit products, prepaid accounts, and other payment products), including BaaS agreements, co-brand credit card agreements, merchant acquiring agreements, data aggregation agreements, network incentive agreements, and/or BIN sponsorship agreements. You have strong analytical, drafting and communication skills. You are excited to work on cutting edge transactions for forward thinking financial services and fintech companies. You are experienced in managing components of transactions independently. You are a member of the Bar in either New York or Washington, DC. 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.

Requirements

• You are a junior to mid-level associate interested in working in our Washington, D.C. or New York offices (other US locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis).
• You have a demonstrated interest in financial services and fintech, and a desire to work on cutting edge transactions supporting our transactional practice in our representation of banks, fintechs, merchants and payment processors.
• You are familiar with strategic partnerships in the payments and lending space (e.g., installment lending, credit card, deposit products, prepaid accounts, and other payment products), including BaaS agreements, co-brand credit card agreements, merchant acquiring agreements, data aggregation agreements, network incentive agreements, and/or BIN sponsorship agreements.
• You have strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• You are excited to work on cutting edge transactions for forward thinking financial services and fintech companies.
• You are experienced in managing components of transactions independently.
• You are a member of the Bar in either New York or Washington, DC.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees