Shareholder - Employment Law

CyberCoders; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100K+ compensation potential?

15% origination compensation

Profit-sharing contributions

Two-year draw protection period

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Path to Equity Partner

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join a growing practice where you will handle sophisticated employer-side matters, advise businesses and executives, and build lasting client relationships.

You will manage employment litigation, draft agreements, and contribute to practice growth with autonomy in a collaborative environment. A clear path to equity partnership and a flexible hybrid schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• Significant employment law experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience counseling employers on complex employment law matters.
• Experience independently managing litigation, agency proceedings, investigations, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on employment law matters, including compliance, workplace policies, employee relations, risk management, and workforce issues.
• Manage employment litigation, administrative proceedings, investigations, and dispute resolution matters from strategy through resolution.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, executive employment agreements, and related documentation.
• Develop and maintain business relationships while contributing to the growth of the Employment Law practice.
• Partner with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions for businesses and employers.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Position Overview

Join a growing employment law practice where you\'ll have the opportunity to handle sophisticated employer-side matters, strengthen client relationships, and expand your practice within a highly collaborative environment. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney seeking a long-term platform with meaningful autonomy, strong earning potential, and a clear path to equity partnership. You\'ll work alongside accomplished attorneys across multiple disciplines while advising businesses and executives on complex workplace issues. For attorneys looking to build something lasting, this is an exceptional opportunity to combine high-quality work with a sustainable lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employers on employment law matters, including compliance, workplace policies, employee relations, risk management, and workforce issues.
• Manage employment litigation, administrative proceedings, investigations, and dispute resolution matters from strategy through resolution.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, executive employment agreements, and related documentation.
• Develop and maintain business relationships while contributing to the growth of the Employment Law practice.
• Partner with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions for businesses and employers.

Qualifications / Nice to Have

Must Have

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• Significant employment law experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience counseling employers on complex employment law matters.
• Experience independently managing litigation, agency proceedings, investigations, and client relationships.
• Existing book of business or demonstrated business development success.

Nice to Have

• Experience representing privately held, middle-market, or closely held businesses.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys.
• Experience handling wage and hour, restrictive covenant, executive employment, or labor and employment matters.

Benefits

• Expected compensation generally ranging from $275,000 to $400,000+, depending on productivity, collections, and business origination.
• 15% origination compensation on collected revenue from originated business.
• Profit-sharing contributions, historically ranging from $10,000 to $28,000 annually.
• Two-year draw protection period for lateral Non-Equity Partner hires during practice integration.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced team of attorneys across multiple practice areas.
• Clear and transparent advancement path from Non-Equity Partner to Equity Partner.