Labor and Employment Attorney

Madison office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm is actively seeking associates to join our Labor and Employment Group. The candidate will work on non-labor employment related matters which will provide an excellent opportunity to grow a well-rounded labor and employment practice. Will provide guidance and represent clients in labor law compliance and litigation, including the National Labor Relation Act, collective bargaining, arbitration, grievances, union avoidance, union organizing campaigns and unfair labor practice charges. Provide guidance and represent clients in Occupational Safety and Health Act compliance and litigation, including on-site inspections, defense of citations and enforcement actions. Provide restrictive covenant counseling and litigation support. Handle federal and state employment-related litigation before administrative agencies, including administrative hearings in front of the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Counsel. Provide day-to-day counseling on compliance with state and federal fair employment laws with respect to personnel policies, compensation practices, internal compliant and investigation and other workforce matters. Provide support on employment matters related to corporate business transaction, including due diligence, purchase agreement drafting, pre and post-acquisition employee transitions and related employment agreements. Draft employment-related contracts, including Confidentiality Agreements, Restrictive Covenant Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, and Employment Agreements. Work collaboratively with other attorneys and support staff to provide high quality service to the clients. Perform other related duties as assigned. Must be admitted to practice or eligible for admission to practice in the State of Wisconsin. Should have 6+ years of experience.

The candidate should have JD degree from ABA accredited law school. Possesses superior organizational and time management skills. Must be detail-oriented and capable of a high degree of accuracy. Exhibits superior verbal and written communication skills and comfort with both telephonic and face-to-face communications. Shares a commitment to client service, professional excellence, integrity and teamwork. Has proven ability to work within fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines and demands both internally and externally. Interest in a collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment with a strong desire to contribute to team and client success is required.

A team of more than 180 proactive lawyers and business counselors form the firm that specializes in providing creative counsel to domestic and international clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. With almost five decades of experience in the areas of business law and litigation, trusts and estates, employment, technology and intellectual property, and banking law, among others, it has earned a reputation for helping clients identify and seize growth opportunities and has developed considerable expertise in structuring and facilitating complex transactions. The firm recruits talented attorneys from top law schools across the country whose academic achievements and personal skills mark them as future leaders.