Labor Law Partner or Senior Counsel

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

Job summary

Amundsen Davis seeks an experienced labor law attorney to join our Management-Side Labor Employment team in the Chicago area. The ideal candidate holds an active bar license and has extensive experience advising employers, navigating NLRB proceedings, and defending labor-related litigation in federal and state courts.

This role focuses on traditional labor law and requires strong analytical abilities, excellent communication, and a deep commitment to client service.

Qualifications

• Active bar license required.
• 7+ years of substantial labor law experience.
• Experience providing counsel to employers and handling NLRB matters.
• Experience with defense litigation in federal and state courts.
• Focus on traditional labor law and coverage for Greater Chicagoland area.

Skills

Bar license

Analytical abilities

Excellent communication

Client service

Job 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.

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.

This position is not open to recruiters.

Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 265 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business.

The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.

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 care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Amundsen Davis does not utilize any Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its applicant selection or hiring process. Amundsen Davis recognizes the supportive benefits that AI may bring to the practice of law, but we expect it to be just that – supportive of original human thoughts, arguments, and ideas. During the hiring process, it is particularly important for us to see your writing and other communication skills without the aid of AI. Accordingly, Amundsen Davis requires all applicants to fully disclose their use of AI to generate or otherwise supplement any content in communications (i.e., cover letters and emails) with the firm, and other submissions (e.g., resume, writing samples, etc.) to the firm. Other than spellcheck and autofill functions – there is no de minimis exception to this policy. Failure to disclose your use of AI during the hiring process may result in denial of employment, revocation of an employment offer, or termination of employment (if hired).