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Business Law Associate

Buffalo, NY 14202

Posted: 02/24/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Legal Job Number: 8198 Pay Rate: $115,000 - $150,000

Job Description

A respected Western New York law firm, is adding a Business Law Associate to support a growing corporate practice. This role offers meaningful client contact, sophisticated transactional work, and mentorship from experienced attorneys.

Key Responsibilities
  • Counsel clients on entity formation, governance, and general business matters
  • Draft, review, and negotiate corporate and commercial agreements, including shareholders`, operating, partnership, and buy-sell agreements; SaaS and service contracts; and commercial leases
  • Support mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, drafting, and closing coordination
  • Handle commercial contracting and corporate compliance matters for a diverse client base
  • Monitor legal developments affecting New York businesses and advise on risk management strategies
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, tailored service


What`s Offered
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Professional development, in-house CLEs, and firm-paid bar dues
  • Collaborative environment with access to advanced legal technology
  • Diverse, high-quality work across multiple industries

Job Requirements

  • JD from an accredited law school; admitted in New York
  • 3-5 years of business/corporate law experience; M&A exposure preferred
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
  • Self-starter who collaborates well within a team
  • Proficiency with legal research platforms (e.G., Westlaw, LexisNexis)


Key Resource Group, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, citizenship, veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local laws. Key Resource Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Meet Your Recruiter

Jill Spytman
Legal Staffing Manager

Jill joins KRG with nearly a decade of experience in the legal industry, bringing a deep understanding of law firm operations, team dynamics, and client service excellence. Before transitioning into legal recruiting, she spent years as a paralegal supporting attorneys and managing complex caseloads—experience that now helps her expertly identify and connect top legal talent with the right opportunities.

Jill has served on the Board of Directors for the Dallas Area Paralegal Association, where she spearheaded networking and educational initiatives for legal professionals. She has also contributed to the State Bar of Texas Planning Committee, helping organize statewide conferences that promote collaboration and professional growth across the legal community.

Driven by relationships and a genuine passion for people, Jill takes pride in understanding what motivates both candidates and employers—ensuring every placement is a long-term win for everyone involved.

When she’s not recruiting or networking, Jill enjoys traveling with her beloved dog, Winny, as they explore new destinations across the country. Closer to home, you can often find her curled up with a good mystery thriller.

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