Attorneys
Hodgson Russ is committed to expanding our firm through the hiring and development of both entry-level attorneys and experienced lateral attorneys.
Entry Level Attorneys
We hire entry-level attorneys primarily through our Summer Associate Program. For more information, please CLICK HERE. 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.
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. Our needs change over time.
Current Opportunities
To submit a resume, cover letter, and transcripts for consideration for any of the following positions, please click below.
Finance Partner
Hodgson Russ LLP, a dynamic Am Law 200 Firm, is seeking a New York licensed Banking and Finance attorney with ten or more years of experience representing borrowers and lenders in sophisticated, middle market commercial lending transactions. Preferred candidates should have experience negotiating, structuring and documenting both secured and unsecured financing transactions for borrowers and lenders, including commercial mortgage transactions, acquisition financings, asset-based financings, senior, mezzanine and subordinated debt transactions, cross-border financings, and opinion letters.
Hodgson Russ’s record of service to the financial services industry spans nearly two centuries, and we have been proud to represent more than 80 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. We also represent our diverse client base of borrowers, institutional issuers and sponsors on a wide variety of financing transactions.
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, Rochester or Albany, is $175,000 to $300,000 and if based in New York City, is $200, 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.
Land Use and Zoning Attorney
Hodgson Russ LLP, a dynamic Am Law 200 Firm, is seeking an attorney to join its Environmental, Land Use/Zoning, and Energy Practices in Buffalo, Rochester, Saratoga Spring or Albany office. The successful candidate will have at least five years of experience representing clients in an array of energy and/or environmental matters, with expertise in land use and zoning matters, as well as experience in permitting, regulatory compliance, diligence and transactional matters, and litigation. Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required.
This growing and vibrant practice group is widely recognized for its expertise in serving a diverse client base in a wide-range of matters. From renewable energy project siting and development, permitting, project acquisition, transfer, and financing transactions, regulatory compliance, complex litigation, tax assessment and pilots, environmental assessment, due diligence examinations and all types of real estate transactions, our attorneys focus on their clients’ objectives and adding value to their businesses.
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, Rochester, Saratoga Spring or Albany, is $145,000 to $180,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.
Corporate Associate Attorney
Hodgson Russ LLP, a dynamic Am Law 200 Firm, is seeking a corporate attorney with two to four years of experience for its Buffalo office. The attorney should have broad corporate experience with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance and structuring, and commercial contracts. Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required.
The practice group provide comprehensive legal services backed by decades of experience. We assist at every stage of business, including providing counseling on mergers and acquisitions, exit strategies, succession planning, corporate governance, regulatory compliance issues, strategic business growth issues, and corporate structure.
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 is $125,000 to $150,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.
Questions about our open positions? Please contact our Chief Talent Officer:
Michael Maxwell, Chief Talent Officer
The Guaranty Building 140 Pearl Street, Suite 100
Buffalo, NY 14202-4040
Tel: 716.848.1495 Fax: 716.849.0349
mmaxwell@hodgsonruss.com
Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https://www.hodgsonruss.com/about-diversity.html