Senior Labor & Employment Associate—Counseling & Litigation

Friedman Williams; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams, a well-established full-service law firm with a strong Northeast presence, seeks a Labor & Employment Associate (5+ years) for its Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse offices. The attorney will advise and represent employers across industries, handling complex litigation and proactive advisory work.

Responsibilities include employment litigation, workplace investigations, and developing policies, with opportunities to shape strategy and compliance for a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of labor and employment experience.
• Experience advising employers on policies, compliance, and counseling.
• Experience handling employment litigation and workplace investigations.

Responsibilities

• Handling employment litigation and restrictive covenant disputes.
• Conducting workplace investigations and handling sensitive personnel matters.
• Drafting employment agreements, policies, and compliance counseling.
• Providing strategic guidance on employment risks and business decisions.
• Collaborating with attorneys across complementary practice areas.

Skills

Labor & Employment

Employment litigation

Workplace investigations

Counseling advisory

Job description

Friedman Williams, a well-established full-service law firm with a strong Northeast presence, seeks a Labor & Employment Associate (5+ years) for its Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse offices. The attorney will advise and represent employers across industries, handling complex litigation and proactive advisory work.

Responsibilities include employment litigation, workplace investigations, and developing policies, with opportunities to shape strategy and compliance for a diverse client base.