Corporate/Employment Counsel

Job Overview:

A law firm in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Corporate/Employment Counsel to join their team. This position requires a legal professional with a strong background in employment law, offering strategic advice and handling complex employment-related issues. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in employment law, superior organizational and writing skills, and a client-focused approach.

Duties:

• Advise clients on employment-related compliance issues, including worker classification, wage and hour regulations, immigration, unions and collective bargaining, employment policies and handbooks, and equal opportunity laws.
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, and other documents.
• Provide counsel on reductions-in-force and WARN Act compliance.
• Draft and advice on restrictive covenants, including non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.
• Conduct due diligence and manage employment-related representations and covenants in transaction documents.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement effective employment policies and practices.
• Represent clients in employment-related disputes and litigation as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of employment law experience at a nationally recognized law firm.
• Proven expertise in advising on various employment-related compliance matters.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and review complex employment agreements and policies.
• Experience with employment-related diligence and transaction documents is a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials and a strong client-focused work ethic.
• Superior writing and organizational skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Member in good standing of the Illinois Bar or eligibility to waive into the IL Bar.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of employment law and regulations.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, focusing on client service and team collaboration.

Job Location:

• Chicago, IL

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.