Employment And Labor Counsel Data-Driven Compliance And Workforce Analytics

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Employment and Labor Counsel. This role combines traditional employment law practices with data-driven compliance and analytics, requiring strong legal expertise and proficiency in statistical analysis. The ideal candidate will support litigation, conduct workforce compliance assessments, and manage complex regulatory projects. This position offers a unique opportunity for legal professionals passionate about integrating law and data science.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fertility benefits

11 holidays each year

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law litigation and counseling.
• Proficiency in workforce analytics and compliance auditing.
• Familiarity with statistical tools for legal compliance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Guide employment law matters including Title VII, ADA, FLSA.
• Conduct adverse impact analysis and advise on pay equity assessments.
• Manage complex compliance projects involving legal risk assessments.

Skills

Legal expertise in employment law

Strong analytical skills

Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Educational background in data science

Tools

R

Python

Stata

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Employment And Labor Counsel Data-Driven Compliance And Workforce Analytics

Company name
BCG Attorney Search

Experience
3-20 yrs required

Location
Chicago, IL, United States

Posted on
Apr 17, 2025

Valid Through
May 17, 2025

Profile

Job Title: Employment and Labor Counsel (Data-Driven Compliance and Workforce Analytics)

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Employment and Labor Counsel to join its Chicago office. This position combines traditional employment law practices, including litigation and counseling, with data-driven workforce compliance and analytics. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in employment law along with the ability to integrate statistical analysis and workforce data to support key compliance efforts such as pay equity, adverse impact reviews, and regulatory projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional who thrives at the intersection of law, data science, and workforce analytics.

Duties:

Employment Litigation & Counseling:

• Guide a range of employment law matters, including Title VII, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, DEI compliance, wage and hour audits, and worker classification.
• Support both litigation and counseling functions related to employment law.
• Handle administrative charges and litigation support for complex employment disputes.

Data-Driven Workforce Compliance:

• Conduct adverse impact analysis related to workforce reductions, hiring practices, and performance ratings.
• Advise on pay equity assessments and compliance audits using statistical analysis.
• Collaborate with HRIS, payroll, and workforce management teams to ensure compliance with legal audits and workforce reviews.
• Work with data scientists, HR professionals, and compliance experts on AI-driven hiring systems and workforce management.

Regulatory & Compliance Projects:

• Manage complex compliance projects involving legal risk assessments, workforce analytics, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide counsel on DEI compliance, ethics, and audits for government contractors.
• Identify appropriate statistical methods to address complex client legal questions and reduce risks.

Statistical Analysis & Visualization:

• Lead pay equity analyses using multi-linear regression and other statistical tools.
• Translate data insights into actionable legal advice, presenting findings clearly through data visualization.
• Work with teams to wrangle and clean data for statistical and compliance purposes.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and long-term collaboration.

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership with the Illinois Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law litigation and counseling, ideally in a law firm setting.
• Proficiency in workforce analytics, compliance auditing, and pay equity assessments.
• Extensive knowledge of employment laws including Title VII, ADA, FLSA, and FMLA.
• Experience with workforce data analysis, including adverse impact analysis and pay equity modeling.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS, payroll, and workforce management data.
• Familiarity with statistical tools (e.g., R, Python, Stata, Excel) for legal compliance assessments.
• Ability to manage and independently scope complex compliance projects.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in presenting data-driven legal insights.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Educational background in data science, statistics, economics, or related fields is a plus.
• Data analytics certifications such as IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate, Google Data Analytics Certificate, or similar credentialsare preferred.
• Experience with data visualization tools like SQL, Tableau, or Power BI is preferred.

Skills:

• Legal expertise in employment law, compliance, and workforce analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven legal assessments.
• Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex compliance projects.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Access to pre-tax benefits like health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with potential for profit-sharing contributions.
• Fertility benefits supporting family-forming journeys.
• Generous paid time off (minimum 20 days based on role and tenure).
• Paid parental leave (minimum 14 weeks) to bond with a newborn or adopted child.
• 11 holidays each year.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]