LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Chicago, IL

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Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their Labor & Employment Practice Group in Chicago. This is a tremendous opportunity for a junior-to-mid level associate to gain hands-on experience in both counseling and litigation while working alongside nationally recognized practitioners.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Illinois, in good standing
• 2–4 years of substantive labor and employment law experience
• Background in employment counseling, transactional drafting, and litigation, including single-plaintiff and class/collective actions
• Experience with issues such as hiring and separation, wage and hour, EEO, non-compete and trade secret disputes, handbook and policy reviews, corporate due diligence, accommodations and leave laws, and workplace investigations
• Preference for candidates with traditional labor experience, including union-related matters, NLRB proceedings, arbitrations, and collective bargaining agreements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong public speaking ability
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, and compliance in all legal matters
• Collaborative, collegial, and committed to professional excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employers on a wide range of employment law issues, including wage and hour, EEO, leave and accommodations, restrictive covenants, and employee separations
• Draft employment agreements, workplace policies, handbooks, and transactional documents
• Handle employment-related due diligence in corporate transactions
• Represent clients in single-plaintiff and class/collective employment litigation matters
• Support clients in internal investigations and regulatory compliance matters
• Engage in traditional labor work, including NLRB proceedings, arbitrations, and collective bargaining negotiations
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to provide comprehensive solutions to clients

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally-respected Labor & Employment practice with a broad client base spanning diverse industries. Attorneys in this group enjoy early responsibility, direct client contact, and a balance of litigation, counseling, and transactional work. The firm provides exceptional training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, fostering a collegial and supportive environment where associates can thrive and grow their careers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $235,000 – $275,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes top-tier medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid maternity and paternity leave, generous PTO, profit-sharing, tuition assistance, and additional perks
• Supportive Culture: Our client fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports innovation, balance, and career advancement

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.