Employment Counseling/Transactions Senior Associate or Counsel (7+ yrs) – Am Law 100 Firm

About the Position:

Our client, a global Am Law firm, has an active need for a labor and employment attorney to join its Chicago office as a senior associate or counsel (title depending on level of experience). This firm is recognized for its expertise in a broad range of labor and employment matters, and this particular role will focus on client counseling and employment issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions.

Highlights:

· Recognized by Best Law Firms as a top firm to work for

· Associates Committee dedicated to professional growth

· Recognized as one of North America’s most innovative law firms by Financial Times

· Excellent AI tools

Responsibilities:

· Advise corporate clients and private equity sponsors on employment issues involving M&A, divestitures, restrictive covenant disputes, post-closing integration, and leadership transitions

· Counsel employers on workplace policies, compliance, employee relations, and HR matters

· Represent clients in government agency audits or investigations

· Counsel clients on restrictive covenants and wage misclassification issues

Required Qualifications:

· 7+ years of labor and employment counseling and transactional experience

· Experience advising on employment issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, private equity transactions, and post-closing integration

· Restrictive covenant litigation and/or collective actions experience preferred

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $250,000 – $450,000.