Attorney - Senior Associate or Counsel - Labor & Employment

Company: Cullen and Dykman
Location: Albany
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About Cullen and Dykman LLP Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full?service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850. We are committed to delivering the highest quality legal services while upholding the highest standards of professionalism. Our dynamic and collegial environment fosters collaboration among attorneys, paralegals, and staff, ensuring that every team member contributes to the firm’s continued success. What You’ll Do Join our Labor & Employment Group in Albany, where you will handle complex investigations, litigation, and counseling matters for employers. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, manage high?stakes disputes, and contribute to the continued growth of our practice. Key Responsibilities: Conduct internal corporate and government investigations. Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment?related claims and agency charges. Defend against wage and hour matters, including collective and class actions. Advise, counsel, and train employers on employment and labor law issues. Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations. Assist in collective bargaining negotiations with labor unions. Defend unfair labor practice filings at the NLRB and improper practice charges at PERB. Advise clients on FMLA, ADA, ADEA, NYS Civil Service Law, and religious accommodation requests. What You’ll Bring Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility for prompt admission). Minimum of 3–5 years of labor and employment law experience. Demonstrated experience handling investigations and litigation. Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and exercise sound judgment. Commitment to client service and the highest ethical standards. Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a collaborative, friendly environment. The salary range for this role is $140,000-$200,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. How to Apply If you are motivated to grow your career in tort and insurance defense litigation, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume by clicking “Apply.” Equal Employment Opportunity Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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