Hybrid Labor Relations Attorney - Growth & Impact

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Best in class firm

Competitive compensation package

Complete benefits package

Flexible work schedules

Accelerated career growth

Fun company activities

Many more

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Traditional Labor Attorney in Chicago with 3–5 years of management-side labor and employment experience. The role involves counseling employers on day-to-day issues, drafting statements, and supporting arbitration proceedings.

The firm offers meaningful work, accelerated career growth, a competitive compensation package, and a flexible/ hybrid work schedule. Illinois bar eligibility is required and salary ranges from $160,000 to $220,000 per year.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois bar license or eligibility for waiver.
• 3–5 years of management-side labor and employment experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to agency filings (NLRB, EEOC, IDHR, IL Dept of Labor).
• Counsel employers on employee-relations issues, discipline, investigations, policy development, and compliance.
• Advise on FMLA, ADA, accommodations, discrimination, harassment, wage-and-hour matters.
• Represent employers in union-related matters, including bargaining and arbitration.
• Assist with labor arbitration hearings, witness prep, and post-hearing submissions.
• Interpret collective bargaining agreements and advise on grievance administration and discipline.
• Participate in CB bargaining negotiations and labor-management meetings.
• Provide practical, business-focused solutions to reduce risk and improve operations.
• Maintain effective communication with sophisticated employer clients.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Oral advocacy

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Illinois Bar admission (or waiver eligibility)

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Traditional Labor Attorney in Chicago with 3–5 years of management-side labor and employment experience. The role involves counseling employers on day-to-day issues, drafting statements, and supporting arbitration proceedings.

The firm offers meaningful work, accelerated career growth, a competitive compensation package, and a flexible/ hybrid work schedule. Illinois bar eligibility is required and salary ranges from $160,000 to $220,000 per year.