Labor amp Employment Transactional Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a driven associate with 3-6 years of experience to join their Labor & Employment department in Chicago, IL. This role involves working at the intersection of employment law, executive mobility, and corporate dealmaking, focusing on high-stakes matters affecting enterprise value and leadership stability.

Duties

• Support labor and employment diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments.
• Draft and negotiate executive employment agreements, separation arrangements, and restrictive covenant agreements.
• Advise on executive mobility issues, including structuring and enforceability of non-competition and non-solicitation obligations.
• Support post-transaction workforce integration, including executive transitions and sensitive personnel matters.
• Partner with senior executives and corporate leadership on personnel and governance issues.
• Collaborate with corporate deal teams and private equity sponsors on employment issues affecting transaction value and risk allocation.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in labor and employment or corporate transactional practice.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions or private equity investments preferred.
• Strong drafting experience with employment agreements and restrictive covenant arrangements.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with corporate deal teams, private equity sponsors, and senior business leaders.
• Ownership mindset with intellectual curiosity and strong problem-solving instincts.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.
• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction of application.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and strong judgment.
• Ability to analyze complex issues quickly.
• Sound judgment and discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306