Employment Transactional/Counseling Associate – Am Law 50 Firm

Posted 2 days ago

mccormack schreiber legal searchChicago (IL)

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Senior

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$48,200 per year

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About the role

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from McCormack Schreiber Legal Search Owner and Co-President, McCormack Schreiber Legal SearchAbout the Position: Our client, a global Am Law 50 Firm, has an active need for a labor and employment lawyer to join its practice as an associate in Chicago. This is a non-litigation position and will focus solely on employment counseling/transactions.

Highlights:

Top of market compensation
Ranked as a top law firm to work for in Chicago
Robust resources to support attorney well-being

Responsibilities:

Provide employment assistance in mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions
Advise clients in L&E related compliance, including worker classification, wage and hour, policies and handbooks, and EEOC
Draft employment and separation agreements

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of labor and employment counseling/transactional experience at a large law firm
Experience drafting employment related agreements
Strong academic credentials

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $225,000+.

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