Agency Finance Associate Attorney (Junior to Mid-Level)

Who We Are

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 Agency Finance Group

Morrison Foerster’s market-leading Agency Finance practice focuses on complex cross-border financing transactions in emerging markets worldwide, with a particular focus on Latin America, Central and South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East.

The group advises development finance institutions, multilateral agencies, regional development banks, and export credit agencies in their funding of essential infrastructure projects in developing countries. Their practice covers a variety of types of transactions, including project finance, corporate finance and bank lending, investment funds, loan participations, capital markets transactions, political risk insurance, refinancings, and workouts, and spans multiple sectors, including energy (conventional and renewable), financial services, housing, education, hospitality, manufacturing, micro-finance, mining, petrochemicals, telecommunications, and transportation. Our team is capable, at all seniority levels, of running such transactions in any of English, Spanish and French as necessary to achieve client objectives.

Who You Are

• You have a demonstrated interest in cross-border transactions, preferably in project finance, structured finance, or corporate finance from working in a leading domestic or international law firm.
• You have experience with energy and infrastructure projects, development finance institutions and multilaterals, and emerging markets.
• You are proficient in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or French.
• You are action-oriented and have an interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility supporting deals.
• You are admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or are eligible to waive in.

Own Your MoFo Career

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.
  

What We Offer

• 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.

Inquiries

For questions regarding this position, please contact Anna White, Attorney Recruiting Manager. 

Morrison Foerster accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

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 specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience (including class year); and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

New York, NY annual salary range $225,000-$310,000

Washington, DC annual salary range $225,000-$310,000