Corporate Associate

A law firm seeks a skilled Corporate Associate to join its team in Buffalo. This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, business formation, and contract negotiation. The role involves collaboration with experienced professionals to provide tailored legal solutions to clients.

Duties

• Provide legal support across various aspects of corporate and commercial law.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including shareholder agreements, operating agreements, M&A contracts, and commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with the team to counsel clients on corporate matters such as business transactions, shareholder agreements, and financing arrangements.
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures align with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Conduct thorough legal research on corporate governance and compliance topics.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of experience in corporate law, including M&A, commercial transactions, and general business agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of corporate compliance and regulatory frameworks.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing within the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating corporate documents.
• Analytical skills for evaluating complex business transactions.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client engagement and teamwork.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage and flexible spending accounts.
• Participation in 401(k) and pension plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).

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.