Associate - Labor and Employment

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated and detail-oriented labor and employment associate to join their team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of broad-based employment counseling experience, focusing on transactional work and client counseling.

Duties

• Provide labor and employment assistance in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Offer expert advice and counseling to employers on all aspects of the employment relationship.
• Draft offer letters, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, and separation agreements.
• Ensure alignment with client objectives and legal requirements in all documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of broad-based employment counseling experience.
• Experience in employment law with a focus on transactional work.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Financial planning and savings support.

The Midwest law office started their legal practice thirty years ago. More than one-hundred skilled attorneys are on staff. Areas of specialization are transactional and litigation law. Practice areas are comprehensive. Asset-based lending, bank financing, benefits-compensation, capital markets, environmental litigation, securities litigation-professional liability and transactional tax are some of their practice disciplines. Hospitality, financial services, energy and healthcare are a few of their practice industries. The Midwest practice is known for their legal prowess in tax matters of renewable energy projects.