Employment Associate Attorney (5+ years) | Chicago, IL

Rapidly growing entrepreneurial platform is seeking an experienced Employment Associate attorney to join an established practice. The position offers direct client exposure and meaningful autonomy on active matters. The role involves sophisticated work advising employers on the full spectrum of employment law and workplace compliance matters, including single-plaintiff discrimination litigation before administrative agencies and in federal and state court, employment and restrictive covenant agreement drafting, M&A labor and employment due diligence, and day-to-day counseling on federal, state, and local workplace regulations. Who is this for: 5-7+ years of employment and labor law experience, including familiarity with Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, and state equivalents Experience litigating single-plaintiff employment matters before agencies such as the EEOC and IDHR, and in court Experience drafting employment agreements, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, and employee handbooks Comfort providing M&A support as labor and employment counsel Candidates with labor/collective bargaining or class and collective action experience are encouraged to apply, though it is not required. The platform offers sophisticated, collaborative work within a genuinely entrepreneurial environment, lean teams, and accessible, working leadership rather than an ivory-tower structure. Advancement is real and attainable, with a defined partnership track. Compensation: $230,000–$315,000 base, depending on experience and hours commitment, with competitive annual bonuses. The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr