Corporate Technology Associate

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

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Pension plan

Pay

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.