Employment and Labor Law Counsel

Employment and Labor Law Counsel

Chicago, IL

Role Overview

JLL is seeking an experienced employment law attorney to serve as Employment and Labor Law Counsel. This Counsel position plays a critical role in supporting JLL's North American operations by providing sophisticated legal counsel on complex employment matters across the United States and Canada. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within our employment law team while independently managing a diverse portfolio of labor- and employment-related matters.

The role requires a strategic legal professional who can provide practical counsel to business leaders, ensure compliance with evolving employment laws, and effectively manage complex employment disputes and investigations. This position offers significant growth opportunities within JLL's dynamic legal department and the chance to impact employment practices across a leading global organization.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Counsel & Compliance

• Provide comprehensive guidance on wage and hour matters, including timekeeping, payroll, FLSA audits, overtime and break time issues
• Advise on leave laws and administration, including FMLA, state/local paid sick leave laws, and reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA
• Draft, review, and revise employee agreements including employment agreements, offer letters, restrictive covenants, secondment agreements, and independent contractor arrangements
• Review compensation plans to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business objectives
• Monitor compliance with all new and amended federal, state, and provincial employment laws and advise on implementation strategies
• Conduct comprehensive policy reviews and updates to maintain current compliance standards
• Support labor-related proceedings, such as arbitrations, unfair labor practices, union petitions, and other NLRB matters where applicable and in partnership with other legal and HR partners

Strategic Business Support

• Provide legal advice to support Culture and Employee Experience initiatives
• Support sourcing and procurement activities, including review of public institution agreements and RFPs for employment-related considerations
• Advise on hiring and recruitment matters, including pay transparency requirements, artificial intelligence usage, drug screening, and background check compliance
• Review commercial contracts and provide employment-related guidance to contracts attorneys
• Collaborate with legal and HR partners to support transition of business activities
• Handle employment law matters for Puerto Rico and Canadian operations

Litigation & Risk Management

• Advise on internal investigations of potential ethics and compliance violations, misconduct, and criminal conduct matters
• Coordinate responses to government audits from agencies including OFCCP, DOL, and EEOC
• Manage diverse pre-litigation and regulatory proceedings, including alternative dispute resolution

Training & Advisory Services

• Conduct employment law training sessions for HR and business teams
• Review and advise on company-wide training programs related to employment issues
• Provide ongoing counsel on performance management, terminations, and workplace investigations
• Handle annual reporting requirements including OFCCP and pay data reporting for Illinois and California

Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with Human Resources and Culture and Employee Experience teams to align legal requirements with business objectives
• Work within the employment law team structure while maintaining independent judgment on complex matters
• Support employment aspects of talent acquisition, benefits administration, and workforce planning initiatives

Core Competencies

• Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work effectively within a team environment while managing independent responsibilities
• Business Acumen: Understanding of how employment law intersects with business operations and strategic objectives
• Risk Assessment: Sophisticated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate employment-related risks
• Communication Excellence: Proven ability to present complex legal issues to diverse audiences including HR professionals and business leaders
• Adaptability: Experience working in fast-paced, demanding environments with strong multitasking capabilities
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current on evolving employment law developments across multiple jurisdictions

Reporting Structure & Organizational Context

This position reports directly to the Global Head of Labor and Employment Law and works collaboratively with regional Human Resources and Culture and Employee Experience teams. The role includes coordination with other legal team members and external counsel as needed to support JLL's comprehensive employment law strategy.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated Compensation

140,000.00 – 180,000.00 USD per year

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Equal Opportunity and Legal Statements

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