Labor Associate

Labor Associate (4–6 Years’) Chicago, Illinois $285,000–$345,000 + Bonus An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Labor Associate to join the Chicago office of a highly regarded national law firm within its established management-side Labor practice. This position is focused specifically on traditional labor law and is ideally suited to an attorney with substantive experience representing management in union-related matters, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration and proceedings before the NLRB. The Role Your work will include: • Representing employers in grievance arbitration proceedings. • Handling unfair labor practice matters. • Advising employers during union organising campaigns. • Supporting and leading collective bargaining negotiations. • Representing clients before the NLRB. • Advising management on NLRA compliance. • Preparing employers for strikes and other labor disputes. • Providing labor relations training to management. • Developing union avoidance and employee-relations strategies. • Working collaboratively with labor attorneys across a national platform. About You The successful candidate will possess: • 4–6 years' dedicated management-side labor law experience. • Experience representing employers in traditional labor matters. • Grievance arbitration experience. • NLRB experience. • Strong collective bargaining knowledge. • Ability to manage matters independently. • Excellent written advocacy and communication skills. • Illinois Bar admission or appropriate eligibility. • Spanish-language capability would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer? • $285,000–$345,000 base salary. • Performance and hours-based bonus opportunities. • Sophisticated national labor work. • Direct responsibility for major employer clients. • Clear progression opportunities. • Excellent professional development and mentorship. • Comprehensive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced management-side Labor Attorney seeking substantive responsibility within a nationally recognised practice.