Attorneys

Why Hodgson Russ

We are a team of more than 450 attorneys and professional staff who work with high-profile clients on complex, significant matters. Whether you are starting your legal career or seeking new opportunities, Hodgson Russ LLP offers an environment where people are able to forge their own paths, make their marks, and live fulfilling and impactful lives. We don’t just encourage meaningful work – we expect it. It’s why Hodgson Russ is one of the most prestigious and revered law firms in the country.

Entry Level Attorneys

We hire entry-level attorneys primarily through our Summer Associate Program. We also recruit third-year law students as needed for our growing practice areas.

Lateral Hiring

Our lateral hiring is based on the needs of our practice groups and the needs of our clients. We are also always interested in considering groups of experienced attorneys who possess a self-sustaining portable practice and would like to integrate into our firm. Our needs change over time. Whether or not we have a particular need, if you are an attorney with an outstanding record of academic and professional achievement, and you believe you would thrive at our firm, please contact us.

Questions about our open positions? Please contact our Attorney Recruiting Manager:

Amy Hayes Atkinson (she/her/hers), Attorney Recruiting Manager
The Guaranty Building 140 Pearl Street, Suite 100
Buffalo, NY 14202-4040
Tel: 716.848.1612 Fax: 716.849.0349
aatkinson@hodgsonruss.com

Open Positions

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Finance Associate (Buffalo, Rochester, or Albany)

• Experience: 2 to 6 years in commercial finance transactions.
• Responsibilities:

• • Represent clients, including borrowers and lenders, in complex middle-market commercial lending transactions, including applicable advice under the Uniform Commercial Code for secured transactions.
  • Advise on and handle term loans, letters of credit, acquisition financing.
  • Manage documentation and negotiations for equipment leasing and finance agreements.
  • Facilitate cross-border transactions involving secured and unsecured credit facilities.

• Requirements:

• • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong academic credentials.

• Salary: $124,000 to $158,000

• • A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more.  At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based Buffalo, Rochester, or Albany office, is $124,000 to $158,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience, portables, and skill level. This range is not applicable to other locations.

Environment & Energy Associate (Buffalo, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, or Albany)

• Experience: 3 to 6 years representing clients in an array of environmental and/or energy matters.
• Encouraged: Candidates seeking to join a growing and vibrant practice group widely recognized for its expertise in environmental and renewable project development matters, including environmental regulatory compliance; remedial project management; complex environmental litigation and administrative practice; environmental risk management and due diligence assistance; negotiation and drafting of complex environmental contractual provisions and agreement; renewable energy project siting and development, permitting, project acquisition, transfer, and financing transactions.
• Responsibilities:
  • • Representing clients in environmental and energy matters, including in front of administrative bodies.
    • Handling permitting, regulatory compliance, diligence, and transactional matters related to energy and environmental sectors.
    • Conducting litigation in relevant fields including handling depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and electronic discovery.

• Requirements:
  • • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong academic credentials
• Salary: $128,000 to $158,000
  • A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more.  At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based Buffalo, Rochester, Saratoga Spring or Albany office, is $128,000 to $158,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience, portables, and skill level. This range is not applicable to other locations.

Business Litigation Attorney (Albany)

• Experience: 2 to 6 years in commercial business litigation
• Join: a leading law firm known for its excellence and innovation in legal services and dedicated to providing top-tier representation to clients across various industries.
• Responsibilities:
  • Handling depositions
  • Motion practice
  • Court appearances
  • Managing electronic discovery
• Requirements:
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong academic record

• Salary: $123,000 to $165,000

A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more.  At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Albany, is $123,000 to $165,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience, portables, and skill level. This range is not applicable to other locations.

Finance Partner (NYC, Buffalo, Albany, Toronto, Rochester, or Florida)

Hodgson Russ LLP, a dynamic and leading law firm known for its excellence and innovation in legal services, is seeking a transactional banking and finance attorney to join its Corporate and Finance practice group in the Firm’s Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, Toronto, Florida or New York City offices. The candidate will be joining a team dedicated to assisting one another in developing new client relationships. Candidates seeking to take initial business development success to the next level are encouraged to apply.

• Experience: 10+ years in commercial finance transactions.
• Qualifications:
  • Experience negotiating, structuring, and documenting both secured and unsecured financing transactions for borrowers and lenders.
  • Proficiency in commercial mortgage transactions, leveraged acquisition financings, asset-based financings, senior, mezzanine and subordinated debt transactions, cross-border financings, and opinion letters.
  • Understanding of U.S.-based and foreign financial institutions, ranging from large multistate banks to small community banks, as well as non-traditional lenders, servicers and other financial services institutions.
  • Involvement with providing legal advice and support to a variety of lending, finance, and investment banking/advisory clients.
  • Familiarity with leveraged and acquisition finance, senior and subordinated finance.
  • Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents related to finance transactions, including inter-creditor agreements, loan documents, and other related agreements.
• Responsibilities:
  • Represent lenders, borrowers, sponsors, and institutional investors in a variety of commercial finance transactions.
  • Handle asset-based finance, cash flow finance, senior, mezzanine, and subordinated finance, as well as leveraged and acquisition finance.
  • Assist clients in structured finance, private credit, and direct lending transactions.
  • Work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to our clients.
• Requirements:
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  • Min. of 10 years practicing commercial finance law.
• Salary: $175,000 to $450,000
  • A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based Buffalo, Rochester, Albany or New York City office, is $175,000 to $450,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience, portables, and skill level. This range is not applicable to other locations.

Federal Tax Attorney (Buffalo, Rochester, NYC, Florida, or Toronto)

Hodgson Russ LLP is seeking a U.S. federal tax attorney to join its growing and dynamic tax practice for its Buffalo, Rochester, New York City, Florida, or Toronto office. The ideal candidate will have five to fifteen years of experience advising on U.S. federal tax matters in connection with cross-border issues involving both high-net-worth individuals and business entities.

Our tax attorneys provide guidance on the full range of U.S. federal business and personal tax issues for clients on both domestic and international matters, including multi-national Fortune 500 companies, public companies, privately held businesses, emerging technology companies, venture capitalists, investors, business owners, executives, and high-net-worth taxpayers. Hodgson’s tax practice area includes the largest number of tax attorneys practicing in Upstate New York.

Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more.  At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position is $145,000 to $350,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience, skill level, and office location.

Business Litigation Associate Attorney (Buffalo or Rochester)

Hodgson Russ LLP is seeking an attorney for its Business Litigation group in the firm’s Buffalo or Rochester office. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in commercial litigation including handling depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and managing electronic discovery. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong academic record.
 
Hodgson Russ litigators represent a diverse array of clients including domestic and international businesses and individuals in commercial disputes of all types, including, among numerous others, contract; corporate; construction; energy; environmental; False Claims Act relator and defense; health care compliance, fraud, and abuse; insurance defense and subrogation; intellectual property; labor and employment; pension and ERISA; real estate and finance; real property tax assessment; securities; telecommunications; transportation; utility regulation; and white-collar crime.
 
Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more.  At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Buffalo or Rochester is $135,000 to $160,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience, portables, and skill level. This range is not applicable to other locations.