Labor Law Attorney

Adams & Martin Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group represents a national law firm client in Chicago seeking a Labor Associate with 4-6 years of management-side labor experience to join its Chicago office.

You will handle grievance arbitrations, advise on NLRA matters, participate in bargaining, and support compliance with NLRA, while building a sophisticated traditional labor practice for national employers.

The role offers substantial client exposure, mentorship, and a clear path to partnership.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of management-side labor experience.
• Strong legal writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience handling grievance arbitrations and NLRB matters.
• Ability to independently manage matters and maintain client relationships.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

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 NLRA compliance.
• Conduct management training on labor law and workplace relations issues.

Skills

Labor law

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Spanish language

Job description

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 exposure
• Strong mentorship, training, and professional development resources
• Collaborative and highly respected labor practice
• 1,950-hour billable expectation, inclusive of approved pro bono time

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.