Securities Litigation Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Morrison & Foerster, LLP • Boston, MA

9d • 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 securities litigation practice represents clients in every type and every stage of securities litigation. We handle federal and state securities class actions, derivative suits, merger litigation, shareholder disputes, and other complex corporate and business litigation. Our team includes lawyers with decades of private securities litigation experience, former SEC enforcement lawyers and federal and state prosecutors, and in-house accounting professionals with public accounting experience.

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of significant law firm experience in securities, complex commercial, and/or business litigation.
• Experience handling sophisticated disputes involving federal and state securities laws, shareholder claims, fiduciary duties and corporate governance, class actions, and other complex business matters.
• Admitted to the bar in the state in which you practice or are eligible for admission by waiver.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with complex commercial dockets, including the Massachusetts Business Litigation Session (BLS), and/or with SEC investigations, internal investigations, and related regulatory or enforcement matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle federal and state securities class actions, derivative suits, merger litigation, shareholder disputes, and other complex corporate and business litigation.
• Experience handling sophisticated disputes involving federal and state securities laws, shareholder claims, fiduciary duties and corporate governance, class actions, and other complex business matters.
• Strong experience with legal research and writing, substantive motion practice, discovery, depositions, and case strategy.
• Ability to communicate complex matters concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• Strong work ethic, a collaborative approach, and an interest in taking on increasing levels of responsibility.
• Assisting with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 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.
• 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