Corporate/Employment Counsel

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Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a highly qualified Corporate/Employment Counsel to join its Corporate Department. This role will focus on employment and labor matters, advising clients on a wide range of employment-related compliance issues, including worker classification, wage and hour laws, and collective bargaining. The position offers an opportunity for experienced attorneys to contribute to a dynamic legal team and handle complex, high-level employment law matters for prominent clients.

Location:

• Chicago, IL.

Duties:

• Advise clients on employment-related compliance, including worker classification, wage and hour laws, immigration issues, union and collective bargaining, employment policies, handbooks, and equal opportunity laws.

• Draft and review employment agreements, including separation agreements.

• Provide guidance on reductions-in-force and WARN Act matters.

• Advise on restrictive covenants and related matters.

• Conduct employment-related due diligence and handle employment-related representations and warranties in transaction documents.

• Maintain strong client relationships while providing expert legal advice.

• Work collaboratively with the corporate department on employment-related issues in corporate transactions.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of employment law experience at a nationally recognized law firm.

• Experience advising on worker classification, wage and hour issues, immigration, and union-related matters.

• Proven ability to draft and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants.

• Experience in conducting employment-related due diligence for corporate transactions is a plus.

• Excellent academic credentials and strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and a client-focused work ethic.

• Bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction where the candidate will be based.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across various departments.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction where the candidate will be based.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of employment law, including wage and hour laws, employee benefits, and union issues.

• Strong drafting skills, especially for employment agreements and separation agreements.

• Excellent communication and client service skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage complex matters with attention to detail.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits:

• Benefits package that includes comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and more.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Collaborative work environment with a focus on work-life balance.

Company info

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