Employment & Labor Associate

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary: $220K – $275K

Experience: 3+ Years

Advert Code: MLB158

A leading national law firm is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate with 3+ years of relevant experience to join its growing management-side practice in Chicago.

The successful candidate will advise and represent employers across a broad range of labor and employment matters, with a particular focus on traditional labor issues, union matters and employment counseling. The position offers substantial direct client contact alongside opportunities to become involved in professional and business development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise and represent employers on labor and employment matters
  • Counsel clients on federal and state employment laws
  • Handle traditional labor matters involving unions and organized workforces
  • Advise employers on issues arising under the National Labor Relations Act
  • Represent employers in connection with union-related matters
  • Assist clients with day-to-day employment counseling and workforce issues
  • Develop direct relationships with clients and take meaningful responsibility for matters
  • Participate in professional and new client development opportunities

Who You Are

  • 3+ years of relevant labor and employment experience
  • Law firm experience representing employers required
  • Strong knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act
  • Experience representing employers in connection with unions
  • Experience advising employers on federal and state employment laws
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working directly with clients
  • Interested in contributing to business and professional development

Compensation

Salary Range: $220,000–$275,000

Associates are also eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Generous employee benefits package alongside competitive compensation, direct client exposure and the opportunity to develop within a growing national management-side employment and labor practice.

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Reference: MLB158 · Posted 14 Sep 2026 by Max L. Bridge, Associate Director · Litigation & Tax

Salary:
$220K – $275K

Location:
Illinois

Discipline:
Litigation & Disputes

Job Code:
Employment & Labor Associate

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