Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Chicago | Hybrid

$235,000 – $420,000+

A leading international law 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 litigation, counseling, investigations, and workplace compliance matters.

• 3+ years of labor & employment experience

• Experience representing employers in employment litigation, counseling, and workplace investigations preferred

• Experience handling discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, restrictive covenant, and other employment-related disputes

• Experience preparing and responding to administrative charges and representing clients before federal, state, and local administrative agencies

• Experience advising employers on federal, state, and local employment law compliance issues

• Experience drafting employment agreements, separation agreements, employee handbooks, workplace policies, and related employment documents is a plus

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to work directly with clients and provide practical, business-focused advice

• Excellent academic credentials

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

• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Sophisticated employer-side labor & employment platform

Exposure to complex litigation, counseling, and workplace investigations

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

Partnership-track opportunity

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. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174