Our client, a highly regarded national law firm, is seeking a Labor Associate with 4-6 years of management-side labor law experience to join its Chicago office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated traditional labor practice while working with national employers on complex labor relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in grievance arbitration hearings
• Handle matters before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
• Advise clients on union organizing campaigns and labor relations issues
• Support and participate in collective bargaining negotiations
• Counsel employers on compliance with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
• Conduct management training on labor law and workplace relations issues

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of management-side labor experience
• Experience handling grievance arbitrations, ideally in a lead or first-chair capacity
• Experience with NLRB proceedings and labor relations counseling
• Ability to independently manage matters and maintain client relationships
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Collective bargaining experience strongly preferred
• Spanish language skills are a plus

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Clear path to advancement and long-term partnership potential
• Substantive traditional labor work with sophisticated national clients
• Significant responsibility and direct client exposure
• Strong mentorship, training, and professional development resources
• Collaborative and highly respected labor practice

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $310,000-$390,000
• Bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 1,950-hour billable expectation, inclusive of approved pro bono time