Employment & Labor Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 220,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate with 3+ years of relevant experience to join its Chicago management-side practice.

The successful candidate will advise and represent employers on labor and employment matters, including unions and the National Labor Relations Act, while maintaining direct client contact and participating in business development. This role offers growth within a growing national practice and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• JD from a recognized law school and admission to practice.
• 3+ years of labor and employment experience in a law firm.
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent employers on labor and employment matters
• Counsel clients on federal and state employment laws
• Handle traditional labor matters involving unions and organized workforces
• Advise employers on issues arising under the National Labor Relations Act
• Represent employers in connection with union-related matters
• Assist clients with day-to-day employment counseling and workforce issues
• Develop direct relationships with clients and take meaningful responsibility for matters
• Participate in professional and new client development opportunities

Skills

Employment law

Client relations

Union experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Employment & Labor Associate

Location: Chicago, IL

A leading national law firm is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate with 3+ years of relevant experience to join its growing management-side practice in Chicago.

The successful candidate will advise and represent employers across a broad range of labor and employment matters, with a particular focus on traditional labor issues, union matters and employment counseling. The position offers substantial direct client contact alongside opportunities to become involved in professional and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and represent employers on labor and employment matters
• Counsel clients on federal and state employment laws
• Handle traditional labor matters involving unions and organized workforces
• Advise employers on issues arising under the National Labor Relations Act
• Represent employers in connection with union-related matters
• Assist clients with day-to-day employment counseling and workforce issues
• Develop direct relationships with clients and take meaningful responsibility for matters
• Participate in professional and new client development opportunities

Who You Are

• 3+ years of relevant labor and employment experience
• Law firm experience representing employers required
• Strong knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act
• Experience representing employers in connection with unions
• Experience advising employers on federal and state employment laws
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients
• Interested in contributing to business and professional development

Compensation

Salary Range: $220,000 - $275, 000

Associates are also eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Generous employee benefits package alongside competitive compensation, direct client exposure and the opportunity to develop within a growing national management-side employment and labor practice.