Labor Law Attorney

Adams-; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown law firm in Chicago seeks a Labor Associate with 4-6 years of management-side labor law experience to join its Chicago office. This role offers exposure to sophisticated traditional labor matters for national clients.

The attorney will handle grievance arbitration, NLRB proceedings, and collective bargaining support while advising on labor relations and compliance with the NLRA. Spanish language skills are a plus and mentorship is highlighted.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of management-side labor experience.
• Experience handling grievances and arbitrations, ideally lead/first-chair.
• Experience with NLRB proceedings and labor relations counseling.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in grievance arbitration hearings.
• Handle matters before the NLRB.
• Advise clients on union organizing campaigns and labor relations issues.
• Support and participate in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Counsel employers on compliance with the NLRA.
• Conduct management training on labor law and workplace relations issues.

Skills

Labor law experience

Management-side experience

Arbitration experience

NLRB proceedings

Spanish language skills

Job description

Labor Law Attorney (JN -102026-433595) Chicago, Illinois

Salary: USD310000 - USD390000 per year

Labor Associate (Chicago) | Management-Side Labor

Our client, a highly regarded national law firm, is seeking a Labor Associate with 4-6 years of management-side labor law experience to join its Chicago office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated traditional labor practice while working with national employers on complex labor relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in grievance arbitration hearings
• Handle matters before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
• Advise clients on union organizing campaigns and labor relations issues
• Support and participate in collective bargaining negotiations
• Counsel employers on compliance with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
• Conduct management training on labor law and workplace relations issues

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of management-side labor experience
• Experience handling grievance arbitrations, ideally in a lead or first-chair capacity
• Experience with NLRB proceedings and labor relations counseling
• Ability to independently manage matters and maintain client relationships
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Collective bargaining experience strongly preferred
• Spanish language skills are a plus

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Clear path to advancement and long-term partnership potential
• Substantive traditional labor work with sophisticated national clients
• Significant responsibility and direct client exposureStrong mentorship, training, and professional development resources
• Collaborative and highly respected labor practice
• 1,950-hour billable expectation, inclusive of approved pro bono time