Tech-Focused Corporate Associate — M&A, SaaS & Privacy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and pension plan

Paid Time Off

Long term disability

Job summary

Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo seeks a junior to mid-level associate with an interest in technology to join its Corporate & Securities practice group. You will support technology-focused transactions, draft corporate documents, and conduct due diligence under senior attorney supervision.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited school, strong academics, and excellent analytical and communication skills, with a client-service mindset and teamwork across practice areas.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent analytical, technical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and clients to deliver business-oriented solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in technology-focused corporate transactions, including software licensing and SaaS agreements.
• Draft and review formation documents, bylaws, board resolutions, and operating agreements.
• Conduct tech and data privacy due diligence in M&A matters.
• Evaluate compliance of policies and data handling with laws and standards.
• Perform legal research on corporate, tech, and regulatory topics.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams under supervision.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development.

Skills

Tech-focused transactions

Mergers and acquisitions

Commercial agreements review

Data privacy and protection

IP licensing

SaaS and cloud agreements

Corporate governance

Entity formation and compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo seeks a junior to mid-level associate with an interest in technology to join its Corporate & Securities practice group. You will support technology-focused transactions, draft corporate documents, and conduct due diligence under senior attorney supervision.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited school, strong academics, and excellent analytical and communication skills, with a client-service mindset and teamwork across practice areas.