Labor & Employment Associate

Friedman Williams • Buffalo, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Friedman Williams is recruiting a Labor & Employment Associate for a well-established, full-service law firm with a strong presence across the Northeast. The position is based in the firm’s Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse, New York office and is suited to an experienced employer-side attorney seeking a sophisticated, well-rounded practice.

The associate will advise and represent public and private employers across industries including healthcare, manufacturing, higher education, and technology. The practice combines complex employment litigation with strategic counseling, workplace investigations, and proactive advisory work. The role offers exposure to business and regulatory matters, meaningful client-facing responsibilities, and opportunities to build lasting advisory relationships with employers.

The firm has a multidisciplinary platform and a diverse institutional client base. Compensation is $120,000–$155,000 base, with bonus opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of labor and employment experience.
• Employer-side labor and employment practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation and restrictive covenant disputes.
• Conduct workplace investigations and address sensitive personnel matters.
• Advise on employment agreements, policies, and compliance.
• Provide strategic guidance on employment-related risks and business decisions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across complementary practice areas.
• Advise and represent public and private employers across multiple industries.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed