Labor & Employment Transactional Associate Attorney

Labor & Employment Transactional Associate Attorney

Full time

Chicago, IL

Labor & Employment Transactional Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $345,000+

A premier national law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Transactional Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising private equity sponsors, corporate clients, and executive leadership teams on sophisticated employment matters arising in connection with mergers and acquisitions, executive transitions, and other strategic transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of labor & employment, executive compensation, employee benefits, or corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience supporting the labor and employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, and other corporate transactions

• Experience conducting employment due diligence and advising clients regarding employment-related risks and liabilities in transactional settings

• Experience drafting and negotiating executive employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and related employment documentation

• Experience advising clients regarding executive mobility, non-competition agreements, non-solicitation obligations, and trade secret protection

• Experience supporting post-transaction workforce integration, executive transitions, and sensitive personnel matters

• Experience advising senior executives and corporate leadership regarding employment, governance, and workforce-related issues is preferred

• Experience working with private equity sponsors and corporate deal teams on matters impacting transaction value and risk allocation is a plus

• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes matters requiring discretion, strategic judgment, and responsiveness

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

Sophisticated labor & employment transactional platform

Significant exposure to private equity and M&A transactions

Opportunity to advise on executive mobility and strategic workforce matters

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment

If you would like to discuss opportunities, confidential inquiries are welcome.