Corporate Associate

Hodgson Russ LLP; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Job summary

Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo seeks an attorney to join its Corporate & Securities practice group. The role focuses on general corporate law, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and related agreements.

Candidates should have 2 to 3 years of relevant experience and hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, with strong written and verbal communication and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist team in all areas of corporate and commercial law.
• Draft, review, and revise all forms of commercial documents and agreements.
• Advise clients on a variety of corporate and business issues, including M&A and financing.
• Evaluate compliance with government regulations and ethical standards.
• Perform legal research on corporate matters.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A experience

Commercial contracts

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Hodgson Russ LLP, a dynamic and leading AmLaw 200 firm known for its excellence and innovation in legal services, is seeking an attorney to join its Corporate & Securities practice group in the Firm’s Buffalo office.

Experience:

2 to 3 years in relevant practice experience in the areas of general corporate law, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Assist team in all areas of corporate and commercial law.
• Draft, review, and revise all forms of commercial documents and agreements related to business formation, including shareholder agreements and operating agreements, merger and acquisition agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Work closely with the team to advise clients on a variety of corporate and business issues, including M&A transactions, commercial contracts, shareholder and operating agreements, and financing agreements.
• Evaluate compliance of corporate policies and procedures with government regulations, industry standards, and ethical standards.
• Perform legal research on corporate matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

Salary:

$127,500 to $137,000

• A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Buffalo, is $127,500 to $137,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level. This range is not applicable to other locations.

To learn more about our firm, visit our website www.hodgsonruss.com.

Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https://www.hodgsonruss.com/about-diversity.html.