A law firm in Buffalo, NY, is actively seeking a talented Corporate Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have broad corporate experience, specifically focusing on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance and structuring, and commercial contracts. Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on a wide range of corporate matters, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance and structuring, and commercial contracts.
• Draft and review legal documents, agreements, and contracts.
• Conduct due diligence on corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with legal teams and clients to develop and implement effective legal strategies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 2-4 years of experience in corporate law.
• Admitted to practice law in New York or eligible for reciprocity.

Skills:

• Broad corporate experience, specifically in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance and structuring, and commercial contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Pension plan.

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.