Associate Counsel

NPAworldwide; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Charitable giving

Job summary

NPAworldwide, Buffalo, NY, seeks an Associate Counsel to join its in‑house legal team. This role offers broad responsibility across multiple business units, exposure to various commercial agreements, regulatory matters, and strategic corporate transactions.

You will work alongside an experienced team and have clear opportunities for professional growth within a publicly traded organization. Key duties include drafting and negotiating contracts, supporting compliance initiatives, coordinating

Qualifications

• J.D. required.
• Licensed to practice in New York or eligible to waive into practice.
• Strong analytical, legal writing, contract drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to multiple business units across the organization with autonomy and responsibility.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.
• Support ongoing and emerging regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Assist with legal matters related to strategic corporate transactions, including acquisitions and integration activities.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel when appropriate.
• Partner with senior legal leadership and provide legal guidance on a broad range of business issues.

Skills

Legal analysis

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Licensed to practice in NY or eligible to waive

Job description

Job Description

Associate Counsel

Buffalo, NY

Join the legal team of a well-established, publicly traded company headquartered in Buffalo, NY. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to broaden their in-house legal experience while working alongside an experienced legal team. The role offers meaningful responsibility, exposure to a wide variety of legal matters, and a clear opportunity for professional growth and advancement within the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to multiple business units across the organization with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.
• Support ongoing and emerging regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Assist with legal matters related to strategic corporate transactions, including acquisitions and integration activities.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel when appropriate.
• Partner closely with senior legal leadership and provide legal guidance on a broad range of business issues.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Licensed to practice law in New York or eligible to waive into practice (or preparing to sit for the New York Bar Exam).
• Strong analytical, legal writing, contract drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of legal experience; exceptional recent law graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Licensed in Ohio or willing to obtain admission through reciprocity or examination.
• Participation in law review, moot court, judicial clerkships, journals, or other notable academic achievements.

Why This Opportunity?

This position offers the chance to join a stable, publicly traded organization where attorneys are encouraged to take ownership of their work, build strong relationships with business leaders, and develop their careers. You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of legal matters while working in a collaborative environment that values mentorship, continuous learning, and internal career growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $95,000 $115,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Annual performance bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Company-funded retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid parental leave
  • Charitable giving programs

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Licensed to practice law in New York or eligible to waive into practice (or preparing to sit for the New York Bar Exam).
• Strong analytical, legal writing, contract drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of legal experience; exceptional recent law graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Licensed in Ohio or willing to obtain admission through reciprocity or examination.
• Participation in law review, moot court, judicial clerkships, journals, or other notable academic achievements.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• Top notch, publicly traded company.
• Flexible schedule.
• Room for growth
• Outstanding bene

Salary Type

Annual Salary

Salary Min

$ 95000

Salary Max

$ 115000

Currency Type

USD