Labor Law Partner or Senior Counsel

Amundsen Davis LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Chicago seeks an experienced labor law attorney to join its Management-Side Labor Employment team. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of substantial experience with traditional labor law, holding an active bar license. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive counsel to employers and navigating legal proceedings. The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000–$220,000 based on experience and the opportunity to cover client needs in the Greater Chicagoland area.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of substantial experience in traditional labor law.
• Ability to cover client needs in the Greater Chicagoland area.
• Background specifically in traditional labor law is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advice and counsel to employers.
• Navigate proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.
• Handle defense litigation in federal and state courts relating to traditional labor law.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to client service

Education

Active bar license

Job description

Chicago Office, 150 N Michigan Ave, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Description

Amundsen Davis seeks an experienced labor law attorney to join our growing Management‑Side Labor Employment team. The ideal candidate holds an active bar license and has at least seven (7) years of substantial experience with providing comprehensive advice and counsel to employers, navigating proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, and defense litigation in federal and state courts relating primarily to traditional labor law. Only those candidates with a background in traditional labor law will be considered. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to cover client needs in the Greater Chicagoland area. Candidates must have strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills and a deep commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advice and counsel to employers.
• Navigate proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.
• Handle defense litigation in federal and state courts relating primarily to traditional labor law.

Qualifications

• Active bar license.
• Minimum seven (7) years of substantial experience in traditional labor law.
• Background in traditional labor law.
• Ability to cover client needs in the Greater Chicagoland area.
• Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and deep commitment to client service.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual base salary range anticipated for this position in Illinois is $160,000–$220,000, depending upon experience. This salary range excludes available bonus opportunities. A listing of our benefits can be found here: https://www.amundsendavislaw.com/careers-attorneys.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, two writing samples and a law school transcript. This position is not open to recruiters.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family caregiving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.