Chicago| Hybrid

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $390,000+

A nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing employers in sophisticated employment counseling, workplace investigations, labor relations, and employment litigation matters.

Ideal Background

• 3–5 years of labor and employment experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing employers in a broad range of employment law matters

• Experience providing day-to-day employment counseling regarding hiring, discipline, terminations, leave and accommodation issues, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, employee handbooks, and workplace policies

• Experience drafting and negotiating employment agreements, separation agreements, confidentiality agreements, non-compete agreements, and other employment-related documents

• Experience handling employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and other workplace disputes in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies

• Experience conducting workplace investigations, responding to agency charges, and advising clients on employment law compliance and risk management

• Experience representing employers in traditional labor matters, collective bargaining, or labor arbitrations is a plus

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, advocacy, and client counseling skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

Nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice

Sophisticated employment counseling and litigation work

Opportunity to represent employers ranging from emerging companies to Fortune 500 organizations

Significant client interaction and early responsibility

Strong mentorship, professional development, and partnership-track opportunities

Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment with competitive compensation and benefits

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney AyersDirector of Legal RecruitingAligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com

(216) 710-5174