Attorneys

Experience: 3+ 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.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

Salary: $135,000 to $160,000

• Hodgson Russ offers 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 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.

Experience: 2 to 3 years in relevant practice experience in the areas of general corporate law, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and contracts.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist team in all areas of corporate and commercial law.
• Draft, review, and revise all forms of commercial documents and agreements related to business formation, including shareholder agreements and operating agreements, merger and acquisition agreements and commercial contracts.
• Work closely with the team to advise clients on a variety of corporate and business issues, including M&A transactions, commercial contracts, shareholder and operating agreements, and financing agreements.
• Evaluate compliance of corporate policies and procedures with government regulations, industry standards, and ethical standards.
• Performed legal research on corporate matters.

Requirements:

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

Salary: $127,500 to $135,000

• 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 Buffalo, is $127,500 to $136,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level. This range is not applicable to other locations.

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.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

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 in Buffalo, Rochester, or Albany, 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.

Experience: 5+ years in relevant practice experience in the areas of general corporate law, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and business planning.

Responsibilities:

• Assist team in all areas of corporate and commercial law.
• Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and commercial contracts.
• Draft, review, and revise all forms of commercial documents and agreements related to business formation, including shareholder agreements and operating agreements, merger and acquisition agreements and commercial contracts.
• Work closely with the team to counsel clients on every stage of business, including providing counseling on choice of entity structure; regulatory compliance issues, including daily operational procedures; corporate governance; strategic business growth issues, including mergers and acquisitions; exit strategies; and succession planning.
• This is a non-partnership track Corporate Senior Associate position. This position will have reduced administrative tasks like development and billable hours. 

Requirements:

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

Salary: $120,000 to $160,000

• 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 Buffalo, is $120,000 to $160,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level. This range is not applicable to other locations.

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.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

Salary: $130,000 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 in Buffalo, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, or Albany, is $130,000 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.

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.
• Drive business development initiatives to grow the practice, including leveraging existing relationships and cultivating new client opportunities.

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.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

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 in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, or New York City, 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.

Experience: 1 to 3 in business immigration law matters.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the team to provide clients with comprehensive support in all areas of employment-based immigration.
• Perform legal research on immigration matters, legal developments in immigration law and communicate implications internally.
• Assist in preparing and filing all types of employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, including under the E-1/2, H-1B, L-1, O-1, and EB-1/2/3 classifications.
• Maintain records, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings.
• Communicate with clients and government agencies under attorney supervision.

Requirements:

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

Salary: $127,500 to $137,000

• 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 Buffalo or Rochester, is $127,500 to $137,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level. This range is not applicable to other locations.

Experience: 10+ years in business immigration law matters.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in business immigration law.
• Candidate will bring a strong client portfolio of corporate immigration matters.
• Proficient leader who excels in client service, team development, and practice growth.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on complex business immigration matters, including nonimmigrant visas, immigrant petitions, and adjustment of status.
• Counsel clients on preparing and filing all types of employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, including under the E-1/2, H-1B, L-1, O-1, and EB-1/2/3 classifications.
• Provide strategic counsel to corporate clients across diverse industries.
• Work collaboratively with clients on risk mitigation and best practices.
• Uphold current U.S. immigration law, policy developments and compliance issues.
• Drive business development initiatives to grow the practice, including leveraging existing relationships and cultivating new client opportunities.

Requirements:

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

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 in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany or New York City, is $175,000 to $450,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level. This range is not applicable to other locations.

Experience: 3 to 7 years in relevant practice of relevant experience with trademark and copyright issues.

Responsibilities:

• Assist team in for all trademark and copyright-related activities for multiple business segments, including trademark searches, risk assessment, prosecution, maintenance, enforcement and litigation.
• Advise on managing a trademark portfolio, consisting of domestic and foreign marks as well as complex legal and business issues.
• Navigate the US Trademark Office’s processes to secure registration efficiently for clients.

Requirements:

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

Salary: $130,000 to 170,000

• 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 Buffalo, Rochester, or Albany, is $130,000 to $170,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level. This range is not applicable to other locations.

Experience: 6 to 9 years of experience in sophisticated estate planning and trusts matters. Experience in cross-border estate planning is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on all aspects of estate planning and estate and trust administration.
• Serve high-net-worth individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and corporate trust departments and collaborate with other practice areas to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
• Develop and implement multi-generational wealth preservation strategies.
• Maintain strong client relationships, providing excellent service and communication.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of working with high-net-worth clients.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

Salary: $145,000 - $210,000

• A 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, Rochester, or New York City, is $145,000 to $210,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience, portables, skill level, and office location.