About the Position:
Our client, a global Am Law firm, has an active need for a labor and employment attorney to join its Chicago office as a senior associate or counsel (title depending on level of experience). This firm is recognized for its expertise in a broad range of labor and employment matters, and this particular role will focus on client counseling and employment issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity transactions.

Highlights:
· Recognized by Best Law Firms as a top firm to work for
· Associates Committee dedicated to professional growth
· Recognized as one of North America’s most innovative law firms by Financial Times
· Excellent AI tools

Responsibilities:
· Advise corporate clients and private equity sponsors on employment issues involving M&A, divestitures, restrictive covenant disputes, post-closing integration, and leadership transitions
· Counsel employers on workplace policies, compliance, employee relations, and HR matters
· Represent clients in government agency audits or investigations
· Counsel clients on restrictive covenants and wage misclassification issues

Required Qualifications:
· 7+ years of labor and employment counseling and transactional experience
· Experience advising on employment issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, private equity transactions, and post-closing integration
· Restrictive covenant litigation and/or collective actions experience preferred

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $250,000 – $450,000.