Associate Attorney - Corporate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 2-8+ years of experience to join its Corporate practice group in Buffalo, New York. The successful candidate will work in a collegial, team-oriented environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Duties

• Participate in the purchase and sale of companies.
• Engage in private company investments and securities offerings.
• Handle general corporate transactions and corporate governance.

Requirements

• 2-8+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong academic record and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work independently with strong project management skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York State.

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Immediate eligibility for 401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
• Firm-arranged parking at downtown locations.
• Firm-paid long-term disability coverage.
• Eligibility for a year-end bonus.

This firm maintains offices in Buffalo and Albany, New York. This large firm has over sixty attorneys, and the firm's hiring philosophy is to hire attorneys with unique and nontraditional experience. The firm's basic practice areas are business law, finance, banking, and commercial real estate. These areas branch out and include mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, securities, labor and employment, business litigation, medical malpractice defense, trusts, estate law, immigration, franchising, environment and energy law, private equity, and family businesses.