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Labor & Employment Counsel
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Location
Chicago
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Job-type
Permanent
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Salary
US$150000 - US$170000 per annum
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Discipline
Legal
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Reference
PR/516562_1729634238
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and offer guidance on employment law matters, including hiring, compensation, discipline, terminations, and employee benefits.
- Advise HR and leadership on employee relations issues, including coaching, disciplinary actions, accommodation requests, and benefits concerns.
- Draft and revise employee agreements, offer letters, and related communications.
- Assist in investigations of alleged employee misconduct.
- Review and provide feedback on policies and procedures related to employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, ERISA, and Title VII.
- Support the Legal team and outside counsel in managing administrative claims, demand letters, and litigation processes.
- Handle additional tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution and a J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law.
- 3-5 years of experience in labor and employment law within a law firm or in-house environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for delivering legal advice.
Location
- Must be willing to work onsite 3 days a week in their Chicago office.