L&E Associate - M&A Deal Counsel

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting is representing a major AmLaw 100 client seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with a transactional focus in Chicago, with options in Dallas, Charlotte, or Pittsburgh.

The role blends labor and employment diligence with deal-driven governance support, embedded in corporate deal teams for high-value transactions involving executive mobility and restrictive covenants. Compensation includes a top-market base and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in labor and employment or corporate transactional work.
• Exposure to M&A or private equity transactions preferred.
• Strong drafting background with employment and restrictive covenant agreements.

Responsibilities

• Support labor and employment diligence in M&A and private equity deals
• Draft and negotiate executive employment, separation, and restrictive covenant agreements
• Advise on non-compete and non-solicit enforceability across jurisdictions
• Guide post-closing workforce integration and leadership transitions
• Work directly with senior executives on governance and personnel risk tied to transactions

Skills

Labor & Employment experience

Corporate transactional experience

Strong drafting background

Job description

Advocates Legal Recruiting is representing a major AmLaw 100 client seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with a transactional focus in Chicago, with options in Dallas, Charlotte, or Pittsburgh.

The role blends labor and employment diligence with deal-driven governance support, embedded in corporate deal teams for high-value transactions involving executive mobility and restrictive covenants. Compensation includes a top-market base and bonus potential.