Senior Lead Counsel, Employment Litigation

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal legal department in Chicago seeks a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel for its Employment Litigation Division. The role demands a minimum of eight years in federal and/or state court employment litigation, with three years in a supervisory capacity. Responsibilities include defending against discrimination allegations, advising on compliance with employment law, and supervising a legal team. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited school and be admitted to the Illinois Bar.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience in employment litigation.
• Three years in a supervisory role or case-management capacity.
• Experience advising on compliance with federal and state employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Defend the City against discrimination allegations.
• Supervise subordinate attorneys on employment litigation cases.
• Draft and update employment policies and procedures.

Skills

Federal and state court employment litigation

Supervisory experience

Complex employment litigation handling

Jury trials experience

Compliance with employment laws

Policy drafting and updating

Negotiation and settlement experience

Communication skills

Management of legal teams

Education

Juris Doctor degree from ABA accredited law school

Admission to the Illinois Bar

Job description

A municipal legal department in Chicago seeks a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel for its Employment Litigation Division. The role demands a minimum of eight years in federal and/or state court employment litigation, with three years in a supervisory capacity. Responsibilities include defending against discrimination allegations, advising on compliance with employment law, and supervising a legal team. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited school and be admitted to the Illinois Bar.