We are looking for a skilled and experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney to join our legal team in Buffalo, New York. This role requires someone who is detail oriented, with a strong background in handling complex business disputes and a proven ability to deliver exceptional legal solutions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to generate business and foster client relationships.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Represent clients in commercial litigation matters such as partnership disputes, breach of contract claims, and fiduciary duty violations.<br>• Manage cases involving business dissolutions, employment disputes, and restrictive covenant issues.<br>• Handle regulatory and licensure matters, ensuring compliance and providing expert legal guidance.<br>• Advise clients on liability matters, including directors and officers liability, and errors and omissions cases.<br>• Lead legal proceedings related to construction contract disputes and defects.<br>• Draft compelling motions, briefs, and other legal documents to support case strategy.<br>• Conduct thorough discovery processes, including depositions and evidence collection.<br>• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop effective litigation strategies tailored to unique case needs.<br>• Provide mentorship and guidance to entry level attorneys, fostering growth within the firm.<br>• Actively participate in business development efforts to expand the firm’s client base and reputation.
<p>Our client, a preeminent law firm based in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Litigation Attorney for our general litigation team in Rochester, New York. Practice areas will include defense of a variety of personal injury and other tort claims, including auto, premises, products liability and municipal matters. </p><p><br></p><p>About the role: </p><p>Litigation Associate – Insurance Defense</p><p>We are seeking a motivated Litigation Associate with a focus on insurance defense to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, labor law, and asbestos litigation.</p><p><br></p><p>As a Litigation Associate, you will be responsible for handling all aspects of litigation, including court appearances, motion practice, depositions, discovery, client reporting, and trial preparation. You will work closely with partners and senior attorneys on a variety of complex matters and represent clients in both state and federal courts.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage a caseload of insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution</p><p>• Draft and argue motions, including summary judgment and discovery motions</p><p>• Conduct and defend depositions, including expert and fact witnesses</p><p>• Prepare pleadings, discovery demands and responses, and legal correspondence</p><p>• Attend court conferences, hearings, arbitrations, and trials</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel</p><p>• Provide thorough analysis and timely reporting to clients and carriers</p><p>• Collaborate with partners and other team members on case strategy and client needs</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Attorney/Lawyer to join our team in Buffalo, New York. In this role, you will provide expert counsel on corporate and commercial law matters, ensuring compliance with legal standards while delivering tailored solutions to clients. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on diverse legal issues, including mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and business formation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide legal advice and support to clients on corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and business formation.<br>• Draft, review, and revise various legal documents, such as shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and commercial contracts.<br>• Collaborate with the team to address complex legal challenges and deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.<br>• Conduct legal research to stay updated on corporate law developments and provide informed recommendations.<br>• Ensure corporate policies and procedures adhere to government regulations, industry standards, and ethical practices.<br>• Negotiate and finalize agreements related to financing, mergers, and acquisitions.<br>• Assist in evaluating and improving compliance programs for clients.<br>• Support clients in managing risks and navigating legal complexities in their business operations.
We are looking for an experienced General Liability Attorney to join a dynamic midsize law firm in Buffalo, New York. In this role, you will handle a broad range of defense litigation cases, including personal injury and tort claims such as auto accidents, premises liability, product liability, and municipal matters. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and collaboration within a supportive and diverse team environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Represent clients in general liability cases, including personal injury, auto accidents, premises liability, and related tort claims.<br>• Draft and file legal motions, briefs, and other litigation documents with precision and timeliness.<br>• Conduct thorough discovery processes, including depositions, interrogatories, and document reviews.<br>• Provide strategic legal advice to clients, ensuring their interests are effectively represented in court.<br>• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare for trials and hearings, ensuring a comprehensive approach to case management.<br>• Analyze case law and legal precedents to strengthen defense strategies.<br>• Negotiate settlements and agreements while advocating for client objectives.<br>• Maintain strong communication with clients to keep them informed of case progress and developments.<br>• Participate in firm-wide initiatives, including mentorship programs and community outreach activities.<br>• Manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities<br>• Provide legal guidance to executive leadership on ongoing regulatory<br>developments, corporate governance, compliance, risk and commercial matters.<br>• Support active litigation and manage relationships with outside counsel.<br>• Serve as interim Corporate Secretary and prepare documents for board meetings<br>and address corporate governance matters, as needed.<br>• Review and advise on key contracts and partnership agreements currently in <br>progress.<br>• Partner with internal teams to maintain legal and compliance continuity.<br>• Own and lead the company’s global compliance program, including <br>implementation and continuous improvement<br>• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards <br>across jurisdictions<br>• Identify and escalate material risks or issues to leadership.<br>• Act as the main point of contact for regulators and external auditors on compliance <br>matters<br>• Support the legal function’s existing priorities and workflows during the interim<br>period.<br>• Serve as primary legal point of contact for urgent and time-sensitive matters during <br>the interim period. <br>• Oversee and manage team of legal, compliance and risk professionals to support <br>company growth<br>Qualifications<br>Required:<br>• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-approved institution<br>• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing<br>• 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including experience in a senior in-house <br>legal role. <br>• Experience advising executive leadership on corporate, regulatory, compliance or <br>commercial matters. <br>• Experience managing outside counsel and supporting litigation or complex <br>disputes.<br>• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, <br>practical legal guidance. <br>• Demonstrated sound judgement and ability to operate effectively in a fast moving or <br>high-stakes environments. <br>Strongly Preferred:<br>• Experience with cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and digital asset regulatory <br>frameworks.<br>• Experience with mining pools, proof-of-work protocols, or digital asset <br>infrastructure businesses.<br>• Background in securities law, particularly as applied to digital assets.<br>• Experience in high-growth technology companies navigating complex regulatory <br>environments.<br>• Previous direct involvement in IP/patent litigation and complex commercial <br>disputes.<br>Core Competencies:<br>• Sound legal judgement and ability to provide clear, practical guidance in complex or <br>ambiguous situations.<br>• Executive-level communication skills; comfortable advising senior leaders and <br>interacting with Boards.<br>• Strong litigation and outside-counsel management orientation, including cost <br>awareness and strategic prioritization.<br>• Ability to quickly assess existing legal processes, documentation and risk areas and <br>operate effectively within established frameworks.<br>• Ability to support governance, compliance, and regulatory matters in a highly <br>regulated or evolving industry.<br>• Business-minded approach to balancing legal risk with operational needs.<br>• Ability to step into an environment in progress and provide stability, structure, and <br>continuity without disrupting existing teams or priorities.<br>• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.<br>• Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving environment while keeping <br>stakeholders appropriately informed.
