Employment Attorney

Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a growing employment and labor relations practice with meaningful opportunities to advise employers on sophisticated workplace matters. Counsel clients on a broad range of employment law and labor relations issues while building trusted client relationships. Take on engaging work spanning compliance, investigations, training, administrative proceedings, litigation, and labor relations. Grow your career alongside experienced attorneys who are committed to mentorship, collaboration, and professional development. Make a meaningful impact by helping employers build fair, compliant, and successful workplaces. Enjoy competitive total compensation, firm retirement contributions, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits. Location: Opportunities are available in Syracuse, Rochester, and Binghamton, NY, giving you the opportunity to build your practice in the Upstate New York community that best fits your goals. Note: Must be admitted to and in good standing with the New York State Bar and have at least 1+ year of directly relevant employment law experience. About Us We are a focused legal practice dedicated to representing public school districts and employers throughout Upstate New York. Our team is known for thoughtful legal guidance, strong advocacy, and meaningful client relationships across education, employment, and labor law. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where attorneys are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Confidential Employer. Job Description Advise and represent employers on a broad range of employment law and labor relations matters. Counsel clients regarding applicable employment laws, regulations, policies, and workplace practices. Provide practical guidance on compliance, employee relations, and other workplace issues. Conduct employment-related investigations and provide strategic recommendations. Develop and deliver client training on employment laws, regulations, and workplace best practices. Defend clients in administrative proceedings and State and Federal Court when necessary. Draft and review employment agreements, policies, and other legal documents. Analyze issues involving wage and hour requirements, harassment, discrimination, and other employment matters. Assist clients with labor relations matters, including labor contracts and related negotiations. Build strong client relationships through responsive, practical, and business-minded legal counsel. Collaborate with colleagues across the firm's employment, labor, litigation, and education practices. Qualifications Active New York State Bar admission and good standing. 1+ year of employment law experience required. Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to counsel and advocate effectively for clients. Experience with employment litigation, administrative proceedings, investigations, compliance, or labor relations is highly valued. Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment. Why You Will Love Working Here You will join a growing practice where your work directly impacts employers and workplaces throughout Upstate New York. Our attorneys collaborate closely, share knowledge, and support one another while giving team members meaningful responsibility and opportunities to develop as trusted legal advisors. You'll handle intellectually engaging matters, work directly with clients, and build long-term expertise in employment and labor relations law. JPC-1724 Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr