Attorney - Senior Associate or Counsel - Labor & Employment

Cullen and Dykman•Albany, NY

2d•$140,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Join our Labor & Employment Group in Albany, where you will handle complex investigations, litigation, and counseling matters for employers. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, manage high‑stakes disputes, and contribute to the continued growth of our practice.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Conduct internal corporate and government investigations.
Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment‑related claims and agency charges.
Defend against wage and hour matters, including collective and class actions.
Advise, counsel, and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
Represent employers in court, before 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 clients on FMLA, ADA, ADEA, NYS Civil Service Law, and religious accommodation requests.