Senior Associate or Counsel - Labor & Employment

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate or Counsel for their Labor & Employment Group in Albany, NY. The successful candidate will manage complex investigations, litigation, and counseling matters for employers, serving as a trusted advisor and contributing to the practice's growth.

Duties

• Conduct internal corporate and government investigations.
• Defend and litigate employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Handle wage and hour matters, including collective and class actions.
• Advise and train employers on labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Assist in collective bargaining negotiations with labor unions.
• Defend unfair labor practice filings at the NLRB and improper practice charges at PERB.
• Advise on FMLA, ADA, ADEA, NYS Civil Service Law, and religious accommodation requests.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility for prompt admission).
• 3-5 years of labor and employment law experience.
• Experience in handling investigations and litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and exercise sound judgment.
• Commitment to client service and ethical standards.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar

Skills

• Legal research and writing
• Oral advocacy
• Sound judgment
• Client service

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities

This firm has offices in Manhattan, New Jersey, Long Island, Brooklyn, Washington, D.C., and Albany. This firm has been practicing for over 165 years and has a depth of experience and knowledge that helps contribute to client success and satisfaction. The firm serves both institutional and individual clients with cost-effective, quality legal advice and service. The firm offers a wide range of practice areas including trust and estates, banking, municipal, corporate, labor, energy, litigation, and real estate. The mission of this firm is to provide each and every client with practical and innovative legal advice.