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Corporate + Impact Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Morrison Foerster · San Diego, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteLegal$260k–$390k/yrFull-time

About the role

MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. The firm is known worldwide for delivering innovative yet practical client service and for serving as an incubator for top‑notch talent. MoFo consistently receives top‑tier rankings from leading directories and publications, reflecting its legal capabilities, dedication to an inclusive workplace, and commitment to the communities it serves.

The Social Enterprise + Impact Investing Group helps close the gap between limited philanthropic capital and growing demands by bringing together business, investment, and philanthropy through impact investing and other innovative models that unlock solutions at scale. For more than two decades, MoFo has built the legal structures that make those solutions possible. The Impact practice is best in class, ranked Band 1 by Chambers, and has been helping pioneering clients align mission with capital long before impact investing became a recognized asset class.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on corporate transactions, incorporation, governance, and structuring.
  • Work on private equity, venture capital, growth equity, financings, secondary transactions, or other private investment deals.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate investment, financing, governance, and other transaction documents.
  • Advise boards and management teams on corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and sustainability‑related matters.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in corporate, finance, tax, regulatory, securities, executive compensation, intellectual property, and beyond to deliver sophisticated transactions and advisory matters.
  • Communicate complex legal and commercial issues clearly and concisely, in oral and written form, to team members and clients.
  • Demonstrate a strong work ethic, team player attitude, and action‑oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility.

Requirements

  • 3 to 6 years of law firm experience advising clients on corporate transactions, incorporation, governance, and structuring.
  • Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing, or eligible to waive in.

Qualifications

  • Social enterprise and impact investing experience is a plus.
  • Experience with private equity, venture capital, growth equity, financings, secondary transactions, or other private investment deals.

Skills

  • Draft, review, and negotiate investment, financing, governance, and other transaction documents.
  • Advise boards and management teams on corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and sustainability‑related matters.
  • Work effectively with colleagues across corporate, finance, tax, regulatory, securities, executive compensation, intellectual property, and other practice areas.
  • Communicate complex legal and commercial issues clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • Strong work ethic, team player attitude, and a proactive interest in assuming greater responsibility.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options.
  • Industry‑leading parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care.
  • 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 case‑by‑case).
  • Dedicated in‑house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono opportunities.
  • Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

Pay

  • New York, NY annual salary range: $260,000 to $390,000.
  • San Diego, CA annual salary range: $260,000 to $390,000.
  • San Francisco, CA annual salary range: $260,000 to $390,000.
  • Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, health/welfare benefits (including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits), flexible time off, and paid holidays.

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