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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.
HSE is seeking a corporate attorney with at least 4-6 years of significant transactional experience for the firm’s Rochester office. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience in mergers and acquisitions in general corporate matters. Experience with private equity/venture capital a plus. Candidates must have excellent drafting and negotiation skills and a strong academic background.
HSE is seeking an Employee Benefits attorney for the firm’s Rochester, Buffalo or Albany office. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong academic background. Enthusiasm for client service and initiative are essential.
HSE is seeking an environmental attorney with one to five years’ experience for an associate position in our Buffalo or Rochester offices. The qualified candidate will preferably have experience with the following: environmental due diligence on transactions, environmental litigation, regulatory compliance and permitting, and cleanup projects, in addition to experience with land use, SEQRA, zoning, and municipal law matters. Other areas of interest include experience with the environmental and land use aspects of energy projects, and renewable energy projects in particular. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Enthusiasm for client service, teamwork, and initiative are essential, as is a strong interest in partnership opportunities.
HSE is seeking an attorney with 1-5 years’ experience for the firm’s Rochester office. The qualified candidate will preferably have experience with the following aspects of an executive compensation practice: equity plans for private and public companies, executive employment agreements, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, proxy statements, and executive compensation provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (83, 162(m), 280G and 409A). 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.
HSE is seeking an attorney to join the Government & Internal Investigations Group in either the firm’s Buffalo or Rochester, NY office. Qualified candidates should have 5 or more years’ experience handling civil, regulatory, criminal, or internal investigations at the federal or state level. Investigative experience may include internal investigations, white collar criminal defense, SEC defense, or False Claims Act litigation.
HSE is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with 3+ years patent prosecution experience to join the firm’s Rochester or Buffalo office. Background in optics, physics, electrical or mechanical engineering desired. Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and client service skills required.
HSE is seeking a securities and capital markets attorney, associate or counsel level, with 2-10 years of experience for the firm’s Rochester or Buffalo 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.
Applicants should submit their materials via our online application and reach out to Meghan Frederick with any questions.
Meghan Frederick
Legal Recruiter
585-231-1221
mfrederick@hselaw.com
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