Corporate/Employment Counsel

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a highly qualified Corporate/Employment Counsel to join its Corporate Department. This role will focus on employment and labor matters, advising clients on a wide range of employment-related compliance issues, including worker classification, wage and hour laws, and collective bargaining. The position offers an opportunity for experienced attorneys to contribute to a dynamic legal team and handle complex, high-level employment law matters for prominent clients.

Location:

• Chicago, IL.

Duties:

• Advise clients on employment-related compliance, including worker classification, wage and hour laws, immigration issues, union and collective bargaining, employment policies, handbooks, and equal opportunity laws.

• Draft and review employment agreements, including separation agreements.

• Provide guidance on reductions-in-force and WARN Act matters.

• Advise on restrictive covenants and related matters.

• Conduct employment-related due diligence and handle employment-related representations and warranties in transaction documents.

• Maintain strong client relationships while providing expert legal advice.

• Work collaboratively with the corporate department on employment-related issues in corporate transactions.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of employment law experience at a nationally recognized law firm.

• Experience advising on worker classification, wage and hour issues, immigration, and union-related matters.

• Proven ability to draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants.

• Experience in conducting employment-related due diligence for corporate transactions is a plus.

• Excellent academic credentials and strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and a client-focused work ethic.

• Bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction where the candidate will be based.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across various departments.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction where the candidate will be based.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of employment law, including wage and hour laws, employee benefits, and union issues.

• Strong drafting skills, especially for employment agreements and separation agreements.

• Excellent communication and client service skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage complex matters with attention to detail.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits:

• Benefits package that includes comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and more.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Collaborative work environment with a focus on work-life balance.

Providing sophisticated top-quality legal representation nationally and globally, this full-service law firm offers services in areas of corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. The firm's clients include public and private companies, Fortune 100, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals. The firm has a collaborative and collegial environment where the most talented team of lawyers and professionals create creative and strategic solutions for clients' needs. In addition, the firm has an innovative team that provides strategies using new processes and software. The firm is committed to providing pro bono service and sponsoring a variety of programs that support education, arts and culture, health and welfare, and human rights. Focused on attracting diverse talents the firm provides various training and mentoring programs for professional growth. This nationally recognized firm has all the features of a successful law firm: highly skilled attorneys, amazing staff, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary with great benefits.