Technology Transactions Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Morrison & Foerster, LLP•San Francisco, CA

27d•$260,000 - $365,000

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. Global technology leaders, unicorns, and emerging disruptors alike look to the MoFo Tech Transactions group to guide their most complex and strategic technology and intellectual property transactions. We lead our clients through the maze of legal and commercial issues that arise in a wide range of cutting-edge industries, including augmented reality and virtual reality, artificial intelligence and robotics, blockchain and distributed ledger, fintech, semiconductors, software, and cloud and as-a-service technologies. Learn more about the team and the work you can do at https://www.mofo.com/capabilities/technology-transactions. 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

3-6 year associate with a strong knowledge of intellectual property law including drafting and negotiation experience spanning a wide variety of technology transactions including:
Licenses of software, technology and content, software and technology development agreements, and professional services agreements;
Manufacturing, collaboration, and supply and distribution agreements;
E-commerce, media and entertainment transactions;
Assisting on M+A and equity financing transactions, including drafting of transaction agreements and due diligence of contract and IP matters.
Able to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form.
Strong work ethic and excellent leadership skills to help you succeed on our team.
Member of the California Bar (preferred) or other state bar.

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.

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