Labor and Employment Transactional Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Merit bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL seeks a driven associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Labor and Employment department. The role focuses on the intersection of employment law, executive mobility, and corporate dealmaking, advising on high-stakes matters that affect enterprise value and leadership stability.

Responsibilities include supporting labor and employment diligence in M&A and private equity, drafting executive employment and restrictive covenants, advising on mobility

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in labor and employment or corporate transactional practice.
• Experience supporting M&A or private equity transactions preferred.
• Strong drafting experience with employment agreements and restrictive covenants.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support labor and employment diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments.
• Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements and restrictive covenants.
• Advise on executive mobility issues, including non-competition and non-solicitation obligations.
• Support post-transaction workforce integration and executive transitions.
• Partner with senior executives on personnel and governance issues.
• Collaborate with corporate deal teams on employment issues affecting transaction value.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational abilities

Collaboration with deal teams

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a driven associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Labor and Employment department in Chicago, IL. This role involves working at the intersection of employment law, executive mobility, and corporate dealmaking, focusing on high-stakes matters affecting enterprise value and leadership stability.

Duties

• Support labor and employment diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments.
• Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements and restrictive covenant agreements.
• Advise on executive mobility issues, including non-competition and non-solicitation obligations.
• Support post-transaction workforce integration and executive transitions.
• Partner with senior executives on personnel and governance issues.
• Collaborate with corporate deal teams on employment issues affecting transaction value.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in labor and employment or corporate transactional practice.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions or private equity investments preferred.
• Strong drafting experience with employment agreements and restrictive covenants.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ownership mindset with strong problem-solving instincts.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.
• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction of application.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with corporate deal teams and senior business leaders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.