Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at one of our client’s offices in Syracuse, Rochester, or Binghamton, NY.

**Relocation to a commutable distance from one of the offices is required.**

Note: You must be licensed to practice law in New York and have at least 3 years of experience in labor and employment law. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not schedule a call, as it will be canceled.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected law firm with over 30 years of experience dedicated to representing public school districts, BOCES, and a wide range of employers. Known for fostering a collaborative work culture and consistently ranked as one of Central New York’s Best Places to Work, the firm emphasizes excellence in client service, professional development, and legal innovation in employment and education law.

Job Description

• Provide legal advice on employment law, labor relations, and workplace matters
• Counsel clients on federal and state compliance, workplace policies, and legal risks
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, arbitrations, and court proceedings
• Deliver training and guidance on labor and employment practices
• Draft employment agreements, conduct investigations, and negotiate labor contracts

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York
• 3+ years of experience in labor and employment law
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to build client trust and communicate clearly
• Works well in a collaborative, team-oriented setting

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a firm known for stability, growth, and a mission-driven legal practice
• Salary range of $110,000–$160,000 depending on experience
• Bonus opportunities based on performance
• Full benefits package including 401(k) with firm contributions, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Recognized as a Best Place to Work since 2019