Current Lateral Opportunities
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We look for attorneys who have integrity, intellect, enthusiasm, and a demonstrated work ethic. We value those who are willing to take initiative, assume responsibility, and work well with others. We encourage all to apply.
Corporate Attorney
HSE is seeking a corporate attorney with at least four years of significant transactional experience for the firm’s Rochester or Buffalo office. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and/or corporate restructuring, capital raising, and general corporate matters. Candidates must have excellent drafting and negotiation skills and a strong academic background. Candidates should have experience taking leading roles in transactional projects, managing multiple deals and workstreams and managing internal and external relationships in those contexts.
As of this posting, the estimated annual base salary range for this position is $138,000 – $170,000. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications and skill level. We are an EEO Employer.*
Employee Benefits Attorney
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP is seeking a mid- to senior-level Employee Benefits attorney for the firm’s Rochester, Buffalo or Albany office. Remote arrangements will be considered on a case by case basis. The ideal candidate will have four to ten years of experience with Employee Benefits law. Preferred candidates will have experience with all areas of employee benefits, including but not limited to, ERISA, the design, establishment, maintenance and operations of various retirement, welfare, and fringe benefit plans, and knowledge of employee benefits laws, regulations, and compliance requirements. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong academic background. Enthusiasm for client service and initiative are essential.
As of this posting, the estimated annual base salary range for this position is $139,000 – $192,000. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications and skill level. We are an EEO Employer.*
Executive Compensation Attorney
HSE is seeking an attorney with one to seven years of experience for the firm’s executive compensation practice. The qualified candidate will preferably have experience with the following aspects of an executive compensation practice: equity compensation plans for private and public companies, executive employment agreements, executive compensation issues in mergers and acquisitions, proxy compensation disclosure rules, and the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (Sections 83, 280G, 409A, 457(f) and 457A). The firm will consider candidates with tax, employee benefits or executive compensation experience. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong academic background. Enthusiasm for client service and initiative are essential.
As of this posting, the estimated annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 – $170,000. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications and skill level. We are an EEO Employer.*
Finance Attorney
HSE is seeking a senior finance attorney with at least six years of experience for the firm’s Rochester or Buffalo office. Experience with negotiating credit and security agreements and M&A financing preferred. Candidates must have excellent drafting and negotiation skills and a strong academic background.
As of this posting, the estimated annual base salary range for this position is $159,000 – $192,000. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications, and skill level. We are an EEO Employer.*
Immigration Attorney
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, a top-ranked 120+ lawyer firm in upstate New York, is seeking an attorney to join our national business immigration practice in the firm’s Rochester, Buffalo or Albany office. Broad experience in employment-based cases including labor certifications, EB-1 petitions, nonimmigrant visa petitions and J-1 waiver applications preferred. Candidates with three to seven years of experience will be considered. Excellent writing, client service and case management ability required. Enthusiasm for client service and initiative are essential.
As of this posting, the estimated annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 – $170,000. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications and skill level. We are an EEO Employer.*
Labor Attorney
HSE is seeking a labor attorney with at least three to seven years of Labor & Employment experience for the firm’s Rochester or Buffalo office. Qualified candidates must have experience counseling corporate clients in labor and employment matters. Employment litigation or other litigation experience is a plus. Strong academic background, exceptional analytical skills and excellent writing skills are required.
As of this posting, the estimated annual base salary range for this position is $129,800 – $170,400. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications, and skill level. We are an EEO Employer.*
Securities and Capital Markets Mid-Level Attorney
HSE is seeking a securities and capital markets attorney with four to eight years of experience for the firm’s Rochester, Buffalo, or Albany office. Experience representing issuers and investment banks in public and private offerings of securities, advising publicly traded companies on compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, exchange listing standards and corporate governance required. Candidates must have relevant prior law firm experience, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, strong work ethic and excellent oral and written communication skills. Enthusiasm for client service and initiative are essential. Click here to learn more.
As of this posting, the estimated annual base salary range for this position is $139,000 – $177,000. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications and skill level. We are an EEO Employer.*
Senior Healthcare Attorney
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP is seeking a senior healthcare attorney with ten or more years of experience in healthcare law. A portable and sustainable book of business is desired. Candidates must have experience with:
- Hospital/physician alignment issues;
- Health care entity and physician practice mergers, acquisitions and affiliations;
- Regulatory investigations and corporate compliance programs; and
- Experience with core areas such as Fraud and Abuse, Medicare/Medicaid anti-kickback, Stark, HIPAA, ACO and health care reimbursement.
As of this posting, the estimated annual base salary range for this position is $191,800 – $250,000. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications, and skill level. We are an EEO Employer.*
Attorney Resume Drop
Harter Secrest and Emery is consistently looking for qualified attorneys interested in practicing with us. If you are interested in HSE but do not see a posting that aligns with your practice area and experience, we encourage you to submit your resume using the link below. In the event that an opening arises which aligns with your area of expertise, we will have your materials on file for consideration.
* The salaries noted are good faith estimates of the salary ranges for the positions in our Buffalo and Rochester offices at the time of posting. The estimates do not include other forms of compensation or benefits, including but not limited to, insurance, PTO, market-leading retirement contributions, and bonus.
Applicants should submit their materials via our online application and reach out to Lucy Dadd with any questions.
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Lucille Dadd
Chief Legal Talent and Development Officer
585.231.1292
ldadd@hselaw.com
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities throughout the employment selection process. If you believe you need an accommodation during the selection process, please contact Lucy Dadd, Chief Legal Talent and Development Officer, at ldadd@hselaw.com to make a request.
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