Litigation Attorney-Labor and Employment (Senior Associate)

St. Louis, MO or Chicago, IL

Premier, national, law firm is seeking an experienced Labor Attorney to join its St. Louis or Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have experience with a broad range of labor matters related to representing and counseling employers and will have experience with collective bargaining negotiation, union elections, strikes, picketing, campaigns, unfair labor practice cases before the NLRB, and other conflicts between management and labor unions.

Labor Attorneys have an exciting opportunity to learn from and work closely with energetic, highly experienced legal practitioners in a friendly, cooperative environment.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Simultaneously handles the high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters at different stages of progression, from inception to conclusion
• Possesses strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills for communicating with attorneys and clients
• Demonstrates an ability to work independently and productively and show a strong interest in advancing a career in litigation
• Produces quality legal work and bills the required amounts of hours to ensure excellent client services
• Manages business and assists in the generation of business through group and individual efforts
• Complies with the very highest ethical standards of the legal profession

Competencies

Decision Making

• Makes good decisions quickly and potentially with limited information. Structures and coordinates personal and team priorities.

Communication

• Communicates in a clear, concise and organized manner Prevents miscommunication by clarifying difficult concepts and ensures understanding by others. Knows the appropriate amount of information to share with various parties. Ensures regular and consistent information is shared. Understands the appropriate level of confidentiality.

Leadership

• Gives positive and constructive feedback and offers solutions. Identifies areas for improvement and presents solutions. Distributes work amongst team and has vision to plan and execute long-term strategic goals.

Continuous Learning

• Identifies training needs and opportunities for self, team and Firm. Promotes changes and acts as a change agent.

Teamwork

• Inspires the team to drive for results. Fuels passion and encourages team feedback. Fosters an open-door policy with the team and works with others to identify solutions.

Alignment to Values

• Influences the awareness and adoption of the Firm’s values on a larger scale. Influences the awareness and adoption of diversity and inclusion. Demonstrates respect by providing solutions and support.

Required Education

• Juris Doctor

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of Illinois or Missouri; must maintain applicable license renewal and CLE requirements

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years’ experience as a licensed attorney at a law firm. Candidates who have extensive experience with a broad range of labor matters related to representing and counseling employers on labor matters and will have experience with collective bargaining, union elections, strikes, picketing, campaigns, litigation of unfair labor practice cases before the NLRB and other conflicts between management and labor unions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Indirect-actively utilizes support staff or junior associates to ensure client satisfaction

Physical Activity

• The employee will be required to sit (or utilize a standing desk) for prolonged periods and work on a computer

Travel Required

• Generally less than 10%, however, this will be case specific and may, at times, involve more travel.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

EEO Statement

The firm is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. At the firm, they define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and they recognize the richness they bring to their workplace.

Compensation

Highly competitive dependent on experience and ranges are fluid depending on experience, areas of expertise, licenses, etc.

Chicago Range: $240,000.00-$300,000.00, plus bonus.

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Salary

Highly competitive dependent on experience and ranges are fluid depending on experience, areas of expertise, licenses, etc.

Date Active: 8.28.2025

Exempt/Not Exempt: Exempt