Corporate Associate Attorney

A law firm in Albany, NY, is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience and significant competency in corporate, tax, trust and estates, and commercial matters. Preference will be given to candidates with an LL.M. in Tax or an accounting background. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, a pension plan, and more.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support to clients in corporate, tax, trust and estates, and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents and contracts.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and objectives.
• Develop and implement case strategies and provide guidance.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of legal experience with competency in corporate, tax, trust and estates, and commercial matters.
• An LL.M. in Tax or an accounting background is preferred.
• Active Bar license in the state of New York or eligibility to obtain one.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Contract drafting and negotiation proficiency.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a legal team.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate, tax, trust and estates, and commercial law.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance in relevant practice areas.

Benefits: The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, a pension plan, and more, to ensure an attractive compensation and benefits package for its employees.

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.