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  • DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES Careers | Underberg & Kessler LLP

    Underberg & Kessler LLP, a growing mid-sized law firm, seeks a Director of Client Services, reporting to its Rochester, NY office. This position is responsible for assisting in attaining assigned revenue and account development objectives by driving sales initiatives with clients and prospective clients of the Firm, with a focus on developing relationships with them to secure engagements involving legal services. DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES This Position Reports to Our Rochester, NY Law Office We are seeking a Director of Client Services, who will be responsible for assisting in attaining assigned revenue and account development objectives by driving sales initiatives with clients and prospective clients of the Firm, with a focus on developing relationships with them to secure engagements involving legal services. Assist attorneys in their growth and development with respect to business development and client retention efforts. Knowledge of utilization and optimization SEO to increase visibility, as well as tracking, measuring, and reporting on performance metrics and of social media platforms (e.g., monitoring social media, suggesting content for social media platforms and keeping abreast of social media best practices and technologies) required. We are searching for a passionate, energetic, ambitious, and driven leader with an entrepreneurial nature, who subscribes to and promotes business development principles and methodologies and is highly structured and process driven. The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. or B.A. in communications, marketing, or business, as well as three to five years of demonstrated successful professional services marketing and business development; law firm experienced preferred. To learn more about our Firm, please visit other pages of our website. If you are unable to submit your application due to a disability, please contact Karen Marr, Operations Manager, at kmarr@underbergkessler.com to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Apply

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  • LEGAL OPERATIONS MANAGER Careers | Underberg & Kessler LLP

    Underberg & Kessler LLP, a growing mid-sized law firm, is seeking a Legal Operations Manager in our Rochester, NY law office.  LEGAL OPERATIONS MANAGER This position reports to our Rochester, NY location Exceptional opportunity with a highly regarded mid-size law firm for an organized, efficient, and skilled Legal Operations Manager . Responsibilities include oversight of human resources, compliance, and facilities management. The successful candidate will have experience coordinating day-to-day activities of a full-service law firm, superb attention to detail, business acumen, excellent listening and written/oral communication skills, a track record of developing others, a teamwork approach, and the ability to oversee multiple functions and meet strict deadlines. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Human Resources – recruiting, onboarding, benefits management, enforcing Firm policies, coordinating employee performance reviews, and handling day-to-day employee issues; the ideal candidate has experience facilitating these activities, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to excellence in law firm administration and workforce diversity. Operations Support, Vendor Relations – handling day-to-day operations for a law firm with several offices, supporting management team, partnership, practice group leaders, and attorneys; providing oversight of and coordination of training for business center, records management, as well as attorneys and administrative support staff; handling vendor relations as needed. Compliance – monitoring compliance and internal controls, including processes for management of operations risk, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and developing and enforcing firm policies for best practices and organizational efficiencies. Facilities – managing staff, operations, and records/files across the Firm’s several offices. Ideal candidates must have at least five (5) years of related work experience. BA/BS required. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000-$120,000 and will be determined based on prior relevant experience. What We Offer: Hybrid work schedule (post 60-day onboarding period) A collaborative and collegial firm culture Opportunity to work closely with experienced legal professionals Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with 3% profit-sharing + 2% employer contribution Paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays Life and disability insurance Training and professional development opportunities About Underberg & Kessler LLP With a long-standing history of excellence, Underberg & Kessler has been proudly serving businesses and individuals across Western New York for nearly 100 years. As a trusted legal partner, we are known for delivering top-tier legal services while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where attorneys and staff can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact. Underberg & Kessler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please submit your cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements to Kim Coumou, Director of Finance, at kcoumou@underbergkessler.com . Apply

  • Practice Areas | From Real Estate - Divorce - Employment and Many More

    As a team, we magnify our ability to completely understand your business, fully serve your needs, and skillfully direct you—today and in the future—toward reduced risk and increased growth and prosperity. PRACTICE AREAS Individual Knowledge. Collective Excellence. As individuals, our attorneys come from very distinct backgrounds and bring a diversity to our firm that gives us much of our strength. As a result, we excel in an array of legal practice areas. As a team, we magnify our ability to completely understand your business, fully serve your needs, and skillfully direct you—today and in the future—toward reduced risk and increased growth and prosperity. Cannabis Law Environmental Law Litigation Commercial Lending Estates & Trusts Municipal Law Construction Family Law Real Estate & Finance Corporate & Business Health Care Tax Law Creditors' Rights Labor & Employment

  • LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY I Careers | Underberg & Kessler LLP

    Underberg & Kessler LLP, a growing mid-sized law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for our Litigation Practice Groups in our Rochester, NY law office.  LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY I This position reports to our Rochester, NY location Salary Range: $90,000–$120,000 Are you an early-career litigator looking for hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic legal environment? Underberg & Kessler LLP is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–3 years of experience in commercial and/or general civil litigation. This is an opportunity to join a growing litigation team that values mentorship, collaboration, and client service. Position Overview: Works on a wide range of commercial and general civil litigation matters, representing clients in court, arbitration, and mediation. Drafts motions, manage discovery, and take a hands-on role in developing legal strategies alongside partners and senior attorneys. Client Representation Represent clients in court proceedings, arbitration, and mediation Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and procedural motions Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and briefs Attend court conferences, assist with depositions, and participate in settlement discussions Case Management Manage a varied caseload under the guidance of senior attorneys Handle discovery processes, including document review and production Support case strategy development and collaborate closely with partners and clients Firm & Practice Development Participate in practice group meetings, firm-wide training programs and initiatives Build strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and service delivery Qualifications 2–3 years of commercial or civil litigation experience J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York State Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills Detail-oriented with the ability to manage deadlines and juggle multiple matters Appellate, creditors’ rights, family law, or labor & employment experience is a plus What We Offer Competitive salary and associate bonus plan 401(k) with 3% profit-sharing + 2% employer contribution Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance 4 weeks paid time off + paid holidays Hybrid work schedule after onboarding Mentorship and professional development support About Underberg & Kessler LLP With a long-standing history of excellence, Underberg & Kessler has been proudly serving businesses and individuals across Western New York for over 100 years. As a trusted legal partner, we are known for delivering top-tier legal services while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where attorneys can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact. Underberg & Kessler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please submit your cover letter, references and resume to Leslie Helmerci, Legal Operations Manager, at lhelmerci@underbergkessler.com . Apply

  • LITIGATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Careers | Underberg & Kessler LLP

    Underberg & Kessler LLP, a growing mid-sized law firm, is seeking a Litigation Administrative Assistant in our Rochester, NY law office.  LITIGATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT This position reports to our Rochester, NY law office We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our Litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will be an organized and dependable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to providing top-tier client service. Key Responsibilities: •Provide administrative support to attorneys and litigation team members •Assist with the final preparation of litigation documents, including briefs, motion papers, and other court filings •Coordinate and assist with document productions in response to subpoenas and discovery requests •Maintain strong file and document organization practices •Collaborate with team members to ensure deadlines and case milestones are met •Working knowledge of family law is a plus What We’re Looking For: •Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy •Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment •Excellent client service and communication skills •Strong organizational and time management skills •Reliable, self-motivated, and proactive approach •Sound judgment and a strong sense of accountability •Team player with a solid work ethic What We Offer: •A collaborative and collegial firm culture •Opportunity to work closely with experienced legal professionals •Exposure to a diverse client base and dynamic litigation matters •Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, life and disability insurance, training and professional development opportunities This opportunity is located in our Rochester, NY office and the salary range is $40,000 – $53,000 (based on experience). Underberg & Kessler LLP is a growing mid-sized law firm serving municipalities, businesses, national retailers, financial institutions, and individuals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. who values diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please submit your cover letter, references and resume to Kaleigh Tennies, Legal Operations Manager, at ktennies@underbergkessler.com. Apply

  • Not-For-Profit Formation | Underberg & Kessler

    At Underberg & Kessler LLP, we have a team of attorneys experienced and skilled in not-for-profit formation and assisting the operations of not-for-profit businesses. NOT-FOR-PROFIT FORMATION & GOVERNANCE We believe not-for-profit businesses are critical to the community’s well-being. The formation and governance of not-for-profit businesses involve a myriad of decisions, many of which can have financial and operational ramifications. At Underberg & Kessler, we have a team of attorneys experienced in not-for-profit formation and ongoing governance issues and concerns. After reviewing the mission of your not-for-profit business, our attorneys in Rochester, Buffalo, Canandaigua, and Geneseo will help you complete its formation and guide you in setting up ongoing governance policies and procedures to accomplish its mission. You can contact us here and learn about not-for-profit formation and governance below: Formation Begins by Defining Your Mission & Governance Structure A not-for-profit business typically exists to better the community it operates in or to serve a specific group of people or cause. This mission needs to be defined in writing, especially if the organization plans to seek 501(c)(3) status and the benefits available to non-profit businesses. The founders also need to consider how the organization will be governed. The decision of whether or not the organization will be governed by a Board of Directors (BOD) or the organization's members has major implications to the organization’s operations. Most non-profits also have committees. The number of committees, types of committees and the authority these committees have also has to be decided upon. We observe many not-for-profit organizations utilize committee positions as method of vetting potential board members. There are rules that must be complied with by the Board of Directors and the organizations Committees. Our lawyers would be happy to discuss the options and help you determine which is most appropriate for your organization. What are the Benefits of 501 c3 Status? If your not-for-profit is classified as charitable, it may be eligible for 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code. There are many benefits to this, including but not limited to exemption from federal and state income tax on revenues generated from your mission-ralted activities, the ability of donors to take deductions on their federal and state income taxes for donations to your organization, exemption from payment of New York State sales tax, and possibly New York real property taxes. Applying for 501(c)(3) can be complicated. Our attorneys can assist you with this. If your not-for-profit is not eligible for 501(c)(3) status, there may be other ways to obtain exemption from federal income tax, though donations would not deductible as charitable contributions and New York sales tax exemption is not available. How Does One Achieve 501 c3 Status? The process is to file with the IRS on Form 1023 or, if eligible, make an online filing with the IRS on Form 1023-EZ. Your organization will need to provide information about its board of directors, officers and highest paid employees; if it conducts fundraising activities, what those consist of; and projected financials for the current and next few years, among other things. Copies of the organization’s formation documents (certificate of incorporation and bylaws) must be filed with the IRS as well. Not-for-Profits Need Ongoing “Corporate Housekeeping” In New York, the State Attorney General has jurisdiction over many kinds of business transactions that a not-for-profit business may engage in. A few examples are the sale or lease of all or substantially all of the organization’s assets or the merger of the organization into another. In addition, in New York, depending on the amount of annual revenues of the organization, it may need to make filings with the Charities Bureau in addition to filing with the IRS on a Form 990 or 990-EZ. There are many governance requirements under New York law that come into play as a not-for-profit grows, and the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law is amended from time to time. We can help you keep your organization in compliance with these laws and regulations. Not-For-Profit Formation & Operation Experience Our Experience in Western, NY and Beyond Represented a secular school in Kenya in the establishment of a not-for-profit corporation, including the applicable governance and its application for tax-exempt status. Represented many organizations in obtaining exemption as 501(c)(3) organizations, including schools, charitable organizations, cultural organizations and organizations fostering national amateur sports competitions. Represented the board of directors of a financially troubled education corporation in connection with an investigation by the New York Attorney General of potential criminal fraud by management and the subsequent dissolution of the corporation by the New York Attorney General. Formed a local performing arts company as a not-for-profit corporation, and prepared and filed with the Internal Revenue Service an application for exemption under the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3). Represented a large not-for-profit senior living facility in its successful application to a town for exemption from real property taxation. OUR NOT-FOR-PROFIT FORMATION & OPERATION ATTORNEYS: To learn more about our individual attorneys, please click on their picture to view their biography: Joshua B. Beisker Rochester, NY Steven R. Gersz Rochester, NY Anna E. Lynch Rochester, NY Helen A. Zamboni Rochester, NY https://www.underbergkessler.com/contact

  • Elder Care Planning | Underberg & Kessler | Rochester, NY

    Our estate planning attorneys are experienced in planning for elder care expenses that arise later in life. ELDER CARE PLANNING Elder law attorneys take the estate planning process a step further by considering an individual’s substantial life events, such as nursing home care, guardianships issues and special needs planning, analyzes how such events could cause an individual’s assets to be exposed, and develops strategies as to how to best protect said assets from exposure. At Underberg & Kessler, we take pride in helping our clients prepare for their substantial life events during the estate planning process. We have a team of attorneys who are experienced in elder care planning. Our elder care lawyers stand ready to assist, guide and navigate you through the process, designing plans to protect and preserve your assets during your lifetime so that they can be passed on to your loved ones at death. Contact us here to engage our attorneys about an elder care planning matter. Advanced Directives For Care Did you know that you can set up directions for how you should be cared for should you later become incapacitatted? Hard as it may be to think about, advanced directives that provide instruction on how you should be cared for in the future should be set up by all adults. You can have peace of mind for your future, and make things easier for your family should the need for the advanced directives to be executed arise. Contact us here to engage our attorneys about advanced directives. Power of Attorney In addition to establishing advanced directives, designating a power of attorney is an important tool used in pursuing your financial planning objectives. The person you choose as your power of attorney will be able to make decisions regarding your finances. There are three types of powers of attorney: Durable Power of Attorney May be used upon invoking, and is used until you revoke it. Nondurable Power of Attorney This is only used for individual transactions Springing Power of Attorney This type is enacted when you are deemed no longer competent enough to handle your own affairs. Contact us here to engage our attorneys about power of attorney. Elder Care Planning Experience Our Experience in Western, NY and Beyond Our attorneys are committed to providing a variety of strategies for clients facing the staggering cost associated with long-term-care that could potentially wipe out a large portion of their savings. Even after our clients have entered long term care facilities, there may still be planning options, including: •Preserving a large amount of a single person’s assets upon entering a nursing home •Preserving approximately all of a married individual’s assets upon entering a nursing home •Transferring assets to circumvent the 5-year look-back period for chronic Medicaid •Obtaining Medicaid benefits to pay for services to allow clients to remain safely in their home OUR ELDER CARE PLANNING ATTORNEY: To learn more about our individual attorneys, please click on their picture to view their biography: Joshua B. Beisker Rochester, NY https://www.underbergkessler.com/contact

  • Underberg & Kessler | Rochester, NY - Buffalo, NY Law Firm | Attorneys

    At Underberg & Kessler, our most important partner is you. Our attorneys are the partner you can count on. Our law firm has offices in Rochester, NY Buffalo, NY, & Canandaigua, Geneseo, and Webster. Our areas of practice are wide offering services from corporate law to labor law to divorce and more. Welcome to Underberg & Kessler LLP 1/2 The Partner You Can Count On With law offices located throughout the Western New York region, our attorneys in Rochester, Buffalo, Canandaigua and Geneseo, NY are just steps away from where you live and work. As the world grows smaller, our clients’ needs grow larger and more complex in scope. Our attorneys provide a real-world perspective that is refreshingly practical, creative, knowledgeable, confident, and results oriented. As individuals, our attorneys come from very distinct backgrounds and bring a diversity to our firm that gives us much of our strength. As a result, we excel in an array of legal practice areas. Commercial Lending Corporate & Business Environmental Family Law Intellectual Property Litigation Construction Creditors' Rights Estates & Trusts Health Care Labor & Employment Municipal Law Real Estate & Finance Tax Law Articles & Posts Major Changes to the New York State Division of Human Rights Complaint Filing Process In acknowledgment of the existing backlog of cases at the agency, effective November 14, 2025, the New York State Division of Human Rights (“DHR”) is implementing significant changes to the way individuals report and file complaints of unlawful discrimination under the New York State Human Rights Law. These changes result from amendments to 9 NYCRR §§ 465.1, 465.2, 465.3, 465.5, and 465.6, and the repeal of § 465.8, which were finalized on September 10, 2025. According to the Ryan T. Biesenbach Nov 12 Underberg & Kessler Earns High Honors in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® We are pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized for professional excellence in multiple practice areas in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms . The Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and a review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking in a pa Underberg & Kessler Nov 10 Steven Gersz and Paul Keneally Honored as 2025 Attorneys of the Year We are proud to announce that Steven R. Gersz and Paul F. Keneally were selected as 2025 Attorneys of the Year honorees by the Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record . The Attorneys of the Year program pays tribute to lawyers who are working to make the community stronger and to advance the law profession. The honorees were selected based on their dedication to the legal profession, their commitment to their clients and the community, and letters of reference. Ste Underberg & Kessler Nov 5 SEQRA Step-by-Step: PART 3 – Completing an Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) In Part 2 of our SEQRA Step-by-Step series, we discussed the first procedural step once you determine that SEQRA applies —classifying the action. In this installment, we move to the next step: completing the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF). The type of EAF required depends on how the action is classified. Understanding which form to use, and how to complete it, is essential to complying with SEQRA and keeping the review process on track. Type I Actions As discussed in the Jacob H. Zoghlin Oct 29 View All Articles & Posts Covid-19 Resource Area

  • Business Formation | Underberg & Kessler | Rochester, NY

    Forming a business? Underberg & Kessler's experienced business formation lawyers will guide you through the formation process from start to finish. BUSINESS FORMATION Forming a new business can be an arduous task. At Underberg & Kessler, we have a team of attorneys experienced in formations that are genuinely excited to help you formalize your business and bring your great product or service to market. There are many considerations in choosing the type of entity best suited for your business. Our attorneys will guide you throughout the entire process starting with an entity selection consultation and will complete and file the appropriate formation documents and draft organizational documents for your records. Our lawyers offer assistance and guidance with the following entity types: Sole Proprietorship What is a sole proprietorship? A sole proprietorship is a business entity where one person owns and runs the business. There is no legal distinction between the individual whom owns and runs the business and the business itself. This means all assets, liabilities, debts, profits and losses the business accrues are all the responsibility of the individual who runs and owns the business. A sole proprietor may hire employees. A sole proprietorship offers it's owner pass-through taxation, which means income derived from a sole proprietorship is treated as income of the owner for tax purposes. Financial and tax accounting is simpler for a sole proprietor, but the risk of personal liability is imposed on the sole proprietor. Contact us here to find out if a sole proprietorship is right for your business! Limited Liability Companies (LLC) What is a limited liability company (LLC)? A limited liability company or LLC is a business entity type that provides limited liability and great flexibility to its owners. It can be used to provide the pass-through taxation of a partnership or sole proprietorship with the limited liability of a corporation. Also, depending on the situation, LLCs may choose to use Subchapter C or S corporate tax rules or partnership or sole proprietorship flow-through tax treatment. An LLC provides its owners with limited liability. Any debts or lawsuit damages of the business are restricted to the business, and not its owners or investors. Contact us here to find out if a limited liability company is right for your business! Corporations What is a corporation? Corporations are organizations created by and recognized in law, to act as a business entity separate from its owners. Corporations have the ability to issue stock in multiple classes and series. Corporations are formed by filing with the government and must identify a person or business designated to receive legal service of process on behalf of the entity. Corporations, offer their owners limited liability due to the separation of the business from the individual owners. Every corporation begins life separately taxed as a C corporation. Qualifying corporations and their shareholders may elect flow through tax treatment under Subchapter S of the Tax Code. A separate type of entity, the not-for profit corporation, can be established and qualified as a tax free entity. Contact us here to find out if a corporation is right for your business! Partnership What is a business partnership? A business partnership can take on many different forms. The three legally recognized New York forms a partnership can take are: General Partnership All partners participate in the management of the business and are jointly and severally personally liable for all of it's debts, liabilities and obligations. It is best practice to have a written partnership agreement, but none is required by New York State law. Limited Partnership (LP) Limited partnerships operate much like a general partnership, and are required to have a written partnership agreement. General partners are jointly and severally personally liable for partnership debts, liabilities and obligation, but limited partners, who concede the right to manage the business, are shielded from personal liability. Limited Liability Partnership This is a formation option available only to licensed professionals, which enables a degree of limited liability to all partners, but the partners remain liable for their individual acts of malpractice. There are numerous other nuances to be aware of in order to make the best formation decision for your business. Partners can have different compensation and involvement levels. There can be salaried partners, equity partners and silent partners. Salaried partners have no ownership interest in the business as equity partners do. Individuals can form a partnership and businesses can as well. Contact us here to find out if a partnership is right for your business! Benefit Corporation What is a benefit corporation? Benefit corporations result from the current wave of social entrepreneurship. A benefit corporation is formed to provide a general public benefit or a specific public benefit. General public benefit is a material positive impact on society and the environment, taken as a whole, assessed against a third-party standard, from the business and operations of the benefit corporation. If you hear talk of a “B corporation” that refers to the third-party standards organization, B Lab Company ( www.bcorporation.net ). Specific public benefit, as set forth in the certificate of incorporation, can include promoting economic opportunity, improving health or promoting arts and sciences or the environment. In most ways, a benefit corporation is the same as a regular business corporation. However, the standards of conduct for directors and officers of a benefit corporation differ from those that apply to directors and officers of a New York business corporation. The benefit corporation statute incorporates an enumeration of factors that the directors and officers must consider and others they are permitted to consider in making business decisions, most of which do not include maximizing profits of the business or return to its shareholders. Contact us here to find out if a benefit corporation is right for your business! Professional Entities What is a professional entity? Licensed professionals (attorneys, accountants, engineers, physicians, and the like) who wish to practice their profession in entity form may not do so through a regular business corporation or LLC. These professional who wish to obtain some of the liability shield of an entity may choose from four New York forms: limited liability partnership, professional corporation, professional limited liability company and, solely for architects and engineers, a design professional corporation. Note that none of these entities can shield an individual practitioner from his or her own acts of malpractice. For more information on professional entities click here . Business Formation Experience Our Experience in Western, NY and Beyond Represented numerous start-up businesses in the selection of the appropriate form of business entity, organization of that entity, counseling on day-to-day operational issues and drafting of routine business documents. Advised independent veterinarian on whether formation of entity was necessary based on structure of services agreement, whether there would be employees and extent of insurance coverage. Represented digital marketing company in formation of limited liability company and drafting of related service and non-disclosure agreements. Represented veterinarian in formation of professional limited liability company, including obtaining necessary consent from New York State Department of Education. Represented family-owned construction company in corporate formation and election to be treated as s-corporation. Represented community organization in formation of not-for-profit corporation and in obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Represented local honor guard chapter in forming a not-for-profit corporation and in obtaining 501(c)(19) status. OUR BUSINESS FORMATION ATTORNEYS: To learn more about our individual attorneys, please click on their picture to view their biography: Steven R. Gersz Rochester, NY Anna E. Lynch Rochester, NY Helen A. Zamboni Rochester, NY https://www.underbergkessler.com/contact

  • CORPORATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY I Careers | Underberg & Kessler LLP

    Underberg & Kessler LLP, a growing mid-sized law firm, is seeking an entry-level Associate to join our Corporate & Business Practice Group. This position will be responsible for handling general corporate legal matters including mergers and acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, governance and compliance issues, and other business transactions. CORPORATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY I This position reports to our Rochester, NY location Salary Range: $100,000–$130,000 Underberg & Kessler is a full-service law firm known for delivering exceptional legal counsel across a wide range of industries. Our Corporate Practice Group is a dynamic and highly collaborative team serving clients in mergers and acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, governance and compliance issues and other business transactions. Underberg & Kessler is seeking a talented and motivated Corporate Associate Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our Corporate Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in handling complex corporate transactions and providing strategic advice to business clients. Position Overview: This position will be responsible for handling general corporate legal matters including but not limited to mergers and acquisitions, commercial negotiation, banking, shareholder concerns, corporate technology matters, and entity formations. Responsibilities: Represent clients in mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions. Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of business agreements and transactional documents Advise clients on corporate governance, entity formation and compliance matters Work closely with partners, clients and cross-practice teams on sophisticated legal matters Conduct legal research and provide strategic risk assessments and recommendations Qualifications 2-5 years of corporate law experience at a law firm J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York State Experience with mergers and acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, governance and compliance issues and other business transactions Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience with private equity or venture capital transactions is a plus What We Offer Competitive salary and associate bonus plan 401(k) with 3% profit-sharing + 2% employer contribution Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance 4 weeks paid time off + paid holidays Hybrid work schedule after onboarding Professional mentorship and career development support About Underberg & Kessler LLP With a long-standing history of excellence, Underberg & Kessler has been proudly serving businesses and individuals across Western New York for over 100 years. As a trusted legal partner, we are known for delivering top-tier legal services while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where attorneys can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact. Underberg & Kessler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please submit your cover letter, references and resume to Leslie Helmerci, Legal Operations Manager, at lhelmerci@underbergkessler.com . Apply

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