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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

Leigha Barratt
Legal Staffing Manager

Leigha joins the KRG Staffing Team with nearly ten years of experience working in the WNY legal arena as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant and Court Clerk. She also holds an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies. Leigha’s hands-on experience in local law firms and our Courts System gives her a unique perspective when it comes to legal staffing. Simply put, Leigha can talk the talk and walk the walk.

Leigha excels when it comes to communication, efficiency and organization. She knows exactly how a law office (or any office for that matter) operates and understands that any business is only as good as their support staff so she understands what she’s looking for when searching for top talent.

When she isn’t busy searching for the perfect Candidates, Leigha is at the softball or baseball diamonds with her three beautiful kids! She also loves cooking and hosting parties for her family and friends. And the best part about Leigha? She is funny! The KRG staff enjoys her down-to-earth, honest approach to life; her one-liners keep us chuckling throughout our workday and boy are we grateful she’s on our Team!

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