Corporate Technology Associate

Hodgson Russ LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, NY seeks a junior to mid-level associate for its Corporate & Securities group with a technology focus. The role involves supporting tech-focused transactions, software and licensing agreements, and SaaS arrangements.

You will draft and review corporate documents, perform tech and data privacy due diligence, and collaborate with clients and counsel under supervision of senior attorneys. Strong communication and client service are essential.

Qualifications

• Interest in technology-driven corporate transactions.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance.
• Understanding of SaaS and cloud service agreements, IP licensing, data privacy and protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, state laws), AI.
• Familiarity with entity formation and ongoing corporate compliance.
• Ability to support multiple clients, matters, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist team in technology-focused corporate and commercial law matters, including software and licensing, SaaS, cloud agreements, subscription agreements, professional services contracts, market data agreements, website terms, and tech-focused M&A.
• Draft and review corporate documents: formation documents, bylaws, board resolutions, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, M&A agreements, technology contracts, privacy notices, and data protection agreements.
• Conduct tech and data privacy due diligence in M&A.
• Evaluate compliance of corporate policies, tech operations, and data handling with laws and standards.
• Perform legal research on corporate, technology, and regulatory matters.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams under supervision of senior attorneys.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development.

Skills

Tech-driven deals

M&A experience

Commercial contracts

Data privacy

Regulatory compliance

IP licensing

SaaS agreements

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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

Qualifications

• A strong interest in or experience with technology-driven corporate transactions.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreement review and negotiation, and/or corporate governance.
• Understanding of or interest in SaaS and cloud service agreements, IP licensing, data privacy and protection regulations (including GDPR, CCPA, and state privacy laws), artificial intelligence, and technology-related regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with entity formation and ongoing corporate compliance.
• Ability to support multiple clients, matters, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist team in all areas of corporate and commercial law and a broad range of technology-focused transactions, including software and licensing, SaaS and cloud service agreements, subscription agreements, professional services and consulting agreements, market data agreements, website terms, and technological aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft, and review corporate documents, including formation documents, bylaws, board resolutions, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, merger and acquisition agreements, technology focused commercial contracts, privacy notices and data protection agreements.
• Conduct technology and data privacy focused due diligence reviews as part of mergers and acquisitions team.
• Evaluate the compliance of corporate policies, technology operations, and data handling practices with applicable laws, government regulations, industry standards, and ethical requirements.
• Perform legal research on corporate, technology and regulatory matters.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams under supervision of senior attorneys.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent analytical, technical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technology concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys across practice areas and with clients to provide comprehensive, business-oriented solutions, and a commitment to exceptional client service.

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 $125,000 to $137,000. This range is not applicable to other locations.

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.