Associate Attorney

About Schneider Buchel LLP – “Protecting & Enriching Communities”

We’re a fast-growing law firm focused on real estate law, employment & labor law, and discrimination law in our practice representing community associations throughout New York State.

Beyond the exciting work, our firm offers an incredible workplace environment. In our newly designed, state-of-the-art office in Woodbury, Long Island, enjoy access to a quiet room for uninterrupted work, an outdoor rooftop lounge with park-like atmosphere and stunning views, an in-house gym (at no charge to employees) for your wellness needs, a full-service café, and a spacious break room where you can recharge.

Our Culture & Values

Our firm is known for having a strong culture and investing heavily in our employees. We stand for a zero-toxicity environment, and we live and breathe our firm’s core values. We are always focusing on making our firm the best place to work. This is a firm that’s not just a place for a job, but for a career.

We bring high standards, sharp minds, and strong values to the table every day. Our team delivers best-in-class legal work with precision, urgency, and a relentless focus on client service. We lead in our market because we set the bar higher for quality, responsiveness, and results. We’re a firm that works hard, celebrates wins, supports one another, and never settles for “good enough.” If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment where your contribution is celebrated and valued, you’ll feel right at home here.

$100,000 +/- DOE

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented transactional associate attorney with 2+ years of experience to join our expanding legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of legal matters—with a particular focus on serving the legal needs of community associations. If you’re looking for meaningful work, client exposure, and long-term career growth in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. This role would primarily be a transactional role with no court appearances or litigation required.

This role should reside in the Long Island, NY area and is an in-office role.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents related to:
• Community Association law matters
• Employment and labor law matters
• Discrimination and Reasonable Accommodation matters
• License agreements (including rooftop/cell tower access with all of the large cell phone carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.)
• Commercial real estate transactions and leases
• Interact with clients, property managers, and board members in a responsive and professional manner
• Occasionally attend Board meetings and community meetings for community associations

Who You Are

• Admitted to practice law in New York State
• 2+ years of relevant transactional experience
• Familiarity with community association law, labor & employment law, or discrimination law is a plus, but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities
• Client-focused with an ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment

Schneider Buchel LLP is a fast-growing, enterprising law firm specializing in community associations, real estate, and commercial litigation. We serve hundreds of HOAs, condos, and co-ops throughout New York State. Our team is focused, responsive, and relentlessly committed to client service and employee happiness. As we scale, we are building a team that can grow with us.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Compensation is commensurate with experience
• Health Benefits Contribution: Enjoy the firm’s health plan with our contribution
• Profit-Sharing Plan: Share in the firm’s success
• 401(k) Plan: plan for your future with our 401(k) offering
• Bonus Opportunity: Be rewarded for your actual contributions
• Free access to the on-site gym at the firm’s building and rooftop terrace