Workplace Law Attorney

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Advise business clients on workplace legal questions, combining day-to-day counseling with defense of disputes and occasional union-related work. You will join a collaborative, mentorship-oriented team where junior lawyers get real client exposure early. What you'll do - Give employer clients practical guidance on everyday people-management questions, including pay practices, discrimination, harassment, leave and accommodation, under federal and New York law. - Prepare and revise handbooks, workplace policies, hiring and exit documents, and agreements that limit post-departure activity. - Advise on recruiting practices, discipline, terminations, workforce reductions and leaves of absence. - Defend clients in workplace disputes before agencies and courts, from initial responses through pretrial motions, witness examinations and settlement discussions. - Support union-related matters such as bargaining, grievances and arbitration as a secondary part of the practice. - Lead training sessions and internal workplace investigations for a varied client base. - Work alongside partners and associates in an informal team where senior lawyers pull you into matters and hand over meaningful pieces of work. Requirements What we're looking for - Three to seven years of private-practice experience representing employers in workplace law matters. - A background at a law firm rather than solely at a government agency. - A core practice in advising on pay, discrimination, leave and disability issues and drafting related policies. - Hands-on dispute experience and comfort with contested matters. - Working knowledge of federal and New York workplace statutes. - JD from an accredited law school. - Admission to the New York bar, or eligibility and willingness to waive in. - Excellent written advocacy skills, with a writing sample available on request. - A collaborative, low-ego style and responsive, proactive communication. - Pragmatic, business-minded approach to advising clients. - Based in, or willing to relocate to, Rochester or Buffalo, New York. Bonus points - Exposure to union-side matters such as bargaining agreements, grievances, arbitration or labor board proceedings. - Experience supporting corporate transaction diligence on workforce-related issues. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 130,000 to 170,000 per year - Equity - Comprehensive benefits Location and work model - Rochester, New York, United States or Buffalo, New York, United States - Hybrid, approximately 50% in-office over the course of a year - Full-time