Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Chicago | Hybrid

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$190,000 – $325,000+

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Labor & Employment Associate Attorney opportunity with a leading Am Law 100 firm in Chicago .

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in a sophisticated management-side labor and employment practice , including employment litigation, workplace counseling, investigations, and other complex employment matters for employers across a diverse range of industries.

Ideal Background

• 2–6 years of labor and employment experience
• Experience representing employers in employment litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies
• Experience with matters involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, restrictive covenants, and other workplace disputes
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Experience taking and defending depositions and assisting with mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation
• Experience counseling employers regarding employee relations, workplace policies, terminations, accommodations, leaves of absence, and employment law compliance
• Experience conducting or assisting with workplace investigations is a plus
• Traditional labor experience involving collective bargaining, grievances, or unfair labor practice matters is a plus
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters in a fast‑paced environment
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

• Sophisticated management-side labor and employment practice
• Combination of employment litigation and day-to-day workplace counseling
• Opportunity to represent employers across a broad range of industries
• Meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction
• Exposure to complex employment disputes, investigations, and strategic counseling matters
• Strong platform for long‑term professional development and advancement