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. - 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.