Labor & Employment Associate or Counsel Am Law Firm

Labor & Employment Associate or Counsel (6+ yrs) – Am Law 100 Firm

About the Position: Our client, a distinguished global law firm, is seeking a labor & employment attorney with both traditional labor and employment counseling experience to join its Chicago office as a senior-level associate or counsel. This firm is ranked as a leading law firm by Chambers USA and its attorneys advise on every type of employment issue a company can face, at every stage of the employment life cycle.

Highlights:

• Awarded for commitment to innovation and impactful client experiences
• Collegial and collaborative environment
• Received Best Professional Development Initiative award from American Lawyer
• Firm has a passion for pro bono work and making a difference in its local communities

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients with collective bargaining negotiations and grievance arbitrations, as well as filings with the Illinois Labor Relations Board
• Assist clients with matters involving the defense of unfair labor practice charges, counseling prior to and during union organizing drives, and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements
• Handle issues involving hiring and separation, wage and hour, EEO, non‑compete and trade secrets, employment policies, agreements and handbook reviews, due diligence for corporate transactions, employee accommodations and leave issues, investigations, and other employment law issues

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience with labor and employment matters
• Substantial traditional labor experience, including with unions, collective bargaining, and NLRB matters
• Experience with employment counseling, as well as transactional drafting, and litigation matters (single plaintiff and collective/class actions)
• Excellent academic credentials

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $310,000 – $370,000.