Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

About the Firm

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

About the Practice Group

Our Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group represents Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, investment banks, and privately-held companies in their most high-profile and complex mergers and acquisitions. Learn more about the team and the work you could do.

About You

• High performer with 2 – 4 years of significant experience in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Experience handling domestic and cross-border transactions, on both the buy and sell-side.
• Solid understanding of complex structural and corporate issues pertaining to acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalization, and tender offers.
• Ability to concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form, with outstanding research and analytical skills.
• Excellent business and legal problem-solving skills, with a commitment to delivering excellent client service in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic, leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased responsibility.
• Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or eligible to waive in.

Career Development

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.

• MyMoFo: A best-in-class, transparent framework for success, providing associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
• MoFo Navigate: Mentoring and sponsorship programs that take a holistic approach to professional growth, encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments, geographies, and career stages.
• MoFo NEXT: A dedicated Center for Career Advancement offering services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

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.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

Pay

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, health/welfare benefits (including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits), flexible time off, and paid holidays. The range displayed is for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on market data, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

• New York, NY annual salary range: $260,000 to $365,000
• San Francisco, CA annual salary range: $260,000 to $365,000
• Seattle, WA annual salary range: $260,000 to $365,000

Morrison Foerster accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.