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We are a team of more than 500 attorneys and business professionals who work with high-profile clients on complex matters. Hodgson Russ offers a collaborative and collegial work environment where individuals forge their own career paths, make their marks and live fulfilling and impactful lives.
It’s why Hodgson Russ is one of the most prestigious and revered law firms in the country and is ranked among the top 200 law firms in America, as ranked by The American Lawyer.
Entry-Level ATTORNEY recruitment
We hire entry-level attorneys through our Summer Associate Program, as well as third-year law school students, to support the growing needs of our practice areas, as needed.
Lateral ATTORNEY recruitment
Our lateral recruitment efforts are driven by our practice area needs, to support client demands, and to drive business growth in alignment with market trends.
We are also interested in groups of experienced attorneys who possess a self-sustaining portable practice and would like to integrate into our firm.
Contacts
| LATERAL ATTORNEY RECRUITMENT | ENTRY-LEVEL ATTORNEY RECRUITMENT |
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Amanda Townley Director of Attorney Recruitment & Integration |
Amy Atkinson Manager of Attorney Recruitment |
If your skills and experience align with the open position, a member of the attorney recruitment team will contact you directly. Thank you for your interest in Hodgson Russ.
BUSINESS LITIGATION associate (NEW YORK CITY)
Experience: 4 to 5 years in business litigation law.
Qualifications
- Experience in litigating complex business disputes and ability to manage matters with increasing independence while delivering a high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior experience leading court conferences in state and/or federal court.
- Prior experience conducting depositions.
- Prior experience managing discovery.
Responsibilities
- Handle all phases of business and commercial litigation matters.
- Draft pleadings, dispositive and non-dispositive motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
- Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and motion arguments.
- Assist with trial preparation, arbitration proceedings, and settlement negotiations.
- Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on client matters.
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.
- Supervise and mentor junior associates and business support professionals, as appropriate.
- Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts, as appropriate.
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:$150,000 to $175,000
- 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 New York City, is $150,000 to $175,000. 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.
CANNABIS Corporate associate (Buffalo, ROCHESTER, ALBANY, OR NEW YORK CITY)
Experience: 5 to 8 years in relevant cannabis law practice in the areas of corporate law, commercial transactions, and contracts.
Qualifications
- Experience in cannabis law or a strong interest in working within the industry.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen.
- Preferred candidate has experience as lead attorney on several transactions in corporate law, with a focus on business transactions and demonstrated cannabis business transaction experience.
Responsibilities
- Represent cannabis clients in transactions, including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, and commercial agreements.
- Draft and negotiate contracts, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other corporate documents.
- Conduct due diligence and risk assessment related to cannabis-related transactions.
- Stay up to date on federal, state, and local cannabis laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with other attorneys and industry professionals to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
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: $145,000 to $215,000
- 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 $145,000 to $215,000. 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.
Corporate associate (Buffalo)
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.
- Perform 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 $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, 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.
Corporate associate (New York City)
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.
- Perform 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: $150,000 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 New York City, is $150,000 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.
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE (Buffalo, Albany, ROCHESTER, OR Saratoga Springs)
Experience: 3 to 7 years in public and private sector labor and employment matters.
Qualifications
- Experience with counseling public, private, union, and/or non-union clients in matters involving a wide range of labor and employment laws.
- Understanding of federal and state labor and employment laws, wage and hour law, workers compensation and disability law, and employee benefits law.
- Ability to manage multiple matters, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Represent public and private sector employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including employment counseling and compliance, workplace investigations and discipline matters, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage-and-hour claims.
- Conduct internal investigations into employee complaints, misconduct and regulatory compliance issues.
- Draft, review and update employment-related documents, such as handbooks, policies, employment agreements, severance agreements, and non-compete/non-solicitation agreements.
- Handle employment litigation matters involving insurance coverage, including defending claims under Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) and other policies, and coordinate with insurance carriers, claims professionals and insured clients.
- Perform legal research on labor and employment laws, monitor legal developments and changes in labor and employment laws and communicate implications internally and externally.
- Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts, as appropriate.
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 $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 Buffalo, Albany, Rochester, or Saratoga Springs, is $135,000 to $165,000. This range is not applicable to other locations.
Immigration Partner (Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, New York City, Hackensack, Saratoga Springs, or PALM BEACH)
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.
PATENT ASSOCIATE (Buffalo, rochester, ALBANY, OR SARATOGA SPRINGS)
Experience: 1 to 2 years in patent prosecution law, with a master’s degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry.
Note: Recent law school graduates with prior work experience as a patent agent will also be considered.
Qualifications
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Familiarity with organic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, peptide chemistry, peptidomimetics, small molecule synthesis, self-assembling systems, hydrogels, pharmaceuticals (including small molecules, biologics, and delivery methods), and chemical processes.
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Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
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Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications relating to small-molecule chemistry, pharmaceuticals and drug formulations, polymers, materials and chemical compositions, and chemical processes and manufacturing methods.
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Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and examiner interviews.
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Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analysis.
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Analyze complex scientific data and translate it into clear, precise legal and technical advice and documentation.
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Support IP due diligence, licensing and portfolio management activities.
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Perform research and stay current on patent law developments and emerging technologies in chemistry.
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Communicate effectively with investors, in-house counsel, and foreign associates.
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Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts, as appropriate.
Requirements
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Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
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Strong academic credentials.
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Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.
Salary: $125,000 to $128,500
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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, Albany, Saratoga Springs, or Rochester is $125,000 to $128,500. This range is not applicable to other locations.
PUBLIC FINANCE ASSOCIATE (Buffalo, or rochester)
Experience: 2 to 5 years in public finance law.
Qualifications
- Experience supporting public finance transactions, including tax-exempt and taxable bond offerings, Industrial Development Agency (IDA) financings, and other governmental financings.
- Experience with economic development projects and public-private partnerships, including renewable energy, housing, infrastructure and civic facilities.
- Ability to manage multiple clients, matters, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with public finance transactions, including bond issuances, IDA financings, and other municipal financings.
- Draft and review transaction documents, including offering documents, bond resolutions and ordinances, and PILOT agreements.
- Conduct legal research and due diligence related to federal tax law, securities law, and state and local tax law.
- Support closings and coordinate with underwriters, financial advisors, issuers, and other transaction participants.
- Prepare closing and post-closing documents and maintain organized transaction files.
- Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts, as appropriate.
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 $150,000
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 $150,000. This range is not applicable to other locations.
Real estate associate (buffalo, or rochester)
Experience: 3 to 5 years in commercial real estate transactions.
Qualifications
- Experience with a broad range of commercial real estate transactions.
- Familiarity with real estate documentation and deal processes.
- Excellent drafting, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Represent buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers and investors in commercial real estate transactions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, easements, and related documents.
- Manage and coordinate due diligence (including title, survey, zoning, and environmental review).
- Assist with closings and post-closing matters.
- Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts, as appropriate.
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 $150,000
- 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 $135,000 to $150,000. This range is not applicable to other locations.
TRADEMARK PARTNER (new york city, buffalo, rochester, albany, or hackensack)
Experience: 10+ years in intellectual property law.
Qualifications
- Expertise in trademark prosecution, management of international trademark portfolios, trademark enforcement and anti-counterfeiting.
- Experience with licensing and transactional agreements.
- Litigation experience before Federal Courts and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- Proficient leader who excels in client service, team development, and practice growth.
- Preferred candidate will have a portable book of business and bring a client portfolio of intellectual property matters.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on potential trademark protection, perform clearance searches, prosecute U.S. trademark applications and manage trademark oppositions.
- Coordinate global trademark portfolio coverage with foreign associates.
- Draft license agreements and other transactional agreements.
- Send and respond to cease and desist letters.
- Work with our M&A team on trademark, brand, and domain name diligence.
- Appear before U.S. federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Supervise an associate and a team of paralegals.
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 New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, or Hackensack, 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.
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/careers/diversity.
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