Attorney - Employment Litigation - Chicago - $190k

NEW IN – Senior Labor & Employment Attorney | Am Law 200 Platform | Employer Defense | Up to $190,000 | Chicago Hybrid

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I'm currently working closely with the hiring team at a well-established Am Law 200 firm looking to strengthen its Chicago Labor & Employment practice. If you're looking to combine sophisticated Employment Litigation with strategic counseling for employer clients, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team handling complex workplace matters.
Highlights:• Am Law 200 Platform – Join a well-established national firm advising sophisticated employer clients across a broad range of Labor & Employment matters.• Balanced Practice – Combine complex Employment Litigation with day-to-day counseling for management and HR teams.• Broad Practice Exposure – Handle discrimination defense, Wage & Hour, restrictive covenants, traditional labor matters, and class and collective actions.• Established Client Base – Advise sophisticated employer clients on complex workplace issues across a variety of industries.• Hybrid Working – Three days per week in the office, supporting collaboration while maintaining flexibility.• Transparent Expectations – Competitive compensation with an annual billable expectation of approximately 1,900 hours.
The Role:• Defend employers across a broad range of Labor & Employment disputes.• Handle litigation involving discrimination, retaliation, Wage & Hour and restrictive covenant matters.• Advise management and HR professionals on day-to-day employment issues.• Manage pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice and hearing preparation.• Support traditional labor matters and class or collective actions where required.
About You:• 10+ years' Labor & Employment experience, including litigation and counseling.• Active Illinois Bar admission in good standing.• Strong employer-side experience across Employment Litigation matters.• Excellent legal writing, advocacy and case management skills.• Stable career history demonstrating long-term progression.• Experience with class or collective actions, NLRB matters or executive employment agreements is advantageous.
Location:Chicago, Illinois.Hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office.
Package:• Base salary between $170,000 and $190,000 DOE.• Approximately 1,900 annual billable hours.• Hybrid working model.• Opportunity to join an established Am Law 200 Labor & Employment practice. xzbcwsv
If you're looking to take the next step in your Labor & Employment career with a firm offering sophisticated employer-side work, a balanced litigation and counseling practice, and a collaborative environment, I'd love to speak with you.
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