Corporate/Employment Counsel

A law firm in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Corporate/Employment Counsel to join their team. This position requires a legal professional with a strong background in employment law, offering strategic advice and handling complex employment-related issues. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in employment law, superior organizational and writing skills, and a client-focused approach.Duties:Advise clients on employment-related compliance issues, including worker classification, wage and hour regulations, immigration, unions and collective bargaining, employment policies and handbooks, and equal opportunity laws.Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, and other documents.Provide counsel on reductions-in-force and WARN Act compliance.Draft and advise on restrictive covenants, including non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.Conduct due diligence and manage employment-related representations and covenants in transaction documents.Collaborate with clients to develop and implement effective employment policies and practices.Represent clients in employment-related disputes and litigation as needed.Requirements:Minimum of 4 years of employment law experience at a nationally recognized law firm.Proven expertise in advising on various employment-related compliance matters.Demonstrated ability to draft and review complex employment agreements and policies.Experience with employment-related diligence and transaction documents is a plus.Excellent academic credentials and a strong client-focused work ethic.Superior writing and organizational skills.Education:Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Certifications:Member in good standing of the Illinois Bar or eligibility to waive into the IL Bar.Skills:Deep understanding of employment law and regulations.Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, focusing on client service and team collaboration.Job Location:Chicago, ILCompany info:BCG Attorney Search200 South Wacker Drive, 31st FloorChicagoIllinoisUnited States 60606Phone:

(312) 321-9411Fax:

(213) 895-7306

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