2027 Transactions First Year Associate - San Francisco

Morrison Foerster

$225K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Third-year law student in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. (citizenship or valid work authorization required).
  • Record of strong academic achievement and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and active community involvement.
  • Geographical ties to the Bay Area.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams on transactions-related projects.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis within transaction practice areas.
  • Draft and review legal documents and agreements.
  • Participate in client meetings to support transaction efforts.
  • Assist in due diligence and maintain transaction workflows.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits included.
  • Paid holidays offered.
Full Job Description
Morrison Foerster ("MoFo") is seeking talented, ambitious 3L law students who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence to join our 2027 First-Year Associate class in the Transactions Department of our San Francisco office.

Who You Are
  • A third-year law student in good standing, enrolled in a full-time J.D. program at an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Authorization to work in the United States (U.S. citizenship or valid work authorization required).
  • Demonstrated record of academic achievement, with strong writing and interpersonal skills, proven leadership, and active community involvement.
  • Geographical ties to the Bay Area.
  • Experience or a strong interest in working in our transactions practice areas.


Compensation

First-year associate salaries are $225,000 annually for the class of 2026. This may be modified in the future. Health and wellness benefits and paid holidays may also be included.

Requested Documents - All documents must be submitted in .pdf form.

Resume (mandatory)

Law School Transcript (mandatory)

Cover Letter (optional)

Writing Sample (optional)

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