$129,800–$170,400 Per Year
Academic Background, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Business Development, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Leadership, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Mentoring, Regulations, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Writing Skills
Elevate your legal career by joining a premier Labor & Employment team in Western New York. We are seeking a high-caliber Labor & Employment Attorney (3-7 years) to join a leading regional powerhouse renowned for blending sophisticated legal strategy with a collegial, growth-oriented culture. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide high-level counsel to corporate clients within a firm celebrated for its legal excellence, deep community roots, and expansive reach.
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About the Role
As a Labor & Employment Attorney in our Buffalo or Rochester office, you will serve as a core member of a broad and expanding practice group. You will navigate complex employment compliance matters and support litigation strategies for a diverse roster of corporate entities. This role is designed for a practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses sharp critical reasoning, and is ready to integrate into a robust practice that values professional development, mentorship, and seamless team collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Counseling: Provide sophisticated day-to-day labor and employment counsel to corporate clients, helping them navigate complex workplace regulations and mitigate risk.
- Complex Litigation Management: Support and lead employment litigation matters or administrative proceedings, developing sound defense strategies from inception through resolution.
- Case & Document Development: Draft high-level employment agreements, corporate policies, pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda regarding intricate labor laws.
- Client-Facing Advocacy: Partner closely with corporate leadership and HR executives, clarifying goals and delivering actionable legal solutions for modern workforce challenges.
- Collaborative Execution: Deliver efficient, high-quality legal services as a key member of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standards of client service across the region.
Requirements
- Experience: 3-7 years of dedicated labor and employment experience, with a primary focus on counseling corporate clients. Employment or general litigation experience is highly preferred.
- Academic Background: JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and exceptional analytical skills.
- Bar Admission: Must be an active member in good standing of the New York State Bar (or eligible to waive in).
- Skills: Excellent writing skills, extreme attention to detail, and the ability to articulate complex legal theories clearly to clients, colleagues, and courts.
Why This Opportunity?
- Regional Prestige: Join a highly respected, premier firm supported by strong leadership, talented mentors, and a deeply collaborative culture.
- Professional Growth: This position is situated in an environment that actively encourages career advancement, business development, and the cultivation of specialized legal expertise.
- Dual-Market Flexibility: Enjoy the unique opportunity to anchor your practice in either the vibrant Rochester or Buffalo markets, fully integrated into a cohesive regional network.
- Competitive Compensation: Estimated annual base salary range of $129,800 – $170,400 (commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skill level), complemented by a robust benefits package.
Location / Working Model
- Location: Rochester, NY OR Buffalo, NY.
- Working Model: Our firm values the synergy of in-person collaboration and mentorship. This role operates within our Western New York offices, supported by a modern and flexible professional environment.