Of Counsel Corporate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm seeks an experienced corporate attorney for an Of Counsel position in its Buffalo office. This role offers a reduced administrative workload, allowing attorneys to focus on substantive legal matters without the pressures of client development or excessive billable hour requirements. The ideal candidate will bring a depth of knowledge in corporate and commercial law, assisting clients through various stages of business planning, growth, and compliance.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on corporate governance, compliance, and commercial contract matters.
• Draft, review, and revise a variety of business agreements, including shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and merger and acquisition contracts.
• Advise clients on business formation, entity selection, and strategic planning.
• Support clients through mergers, acquisitions, and succession planning processes.
• Counsel clients on operational, regulatory, and compliance issues across all stages of business development.
• Collaborate with other practice areas to deliver integrated solutions tailored to client needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Proven ability to handle matters related to mergers and acquisitions, business planning, and general corporate governance.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar, with active good standing.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in contract negotiation and drafting.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently.
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering practical and strategic business solutions.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts and pension plan options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

This position offers a dynamic and supportive work environment with reduced administrative demands, enabling attorneys to focus on delivering excellent legal services.

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.