Labor and Employment Attorney

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide labor law counsel on grievances, information requests, contract bargaining agreement inquiries, and bargaining demands.
• Advise on employee designation and pay-related matters.
• Advise on real estate and other facilities matters.
• Provide advice on and handle internal investigations and administrative hearings (e.g., IDHR and EEOC).
• Advise regarding employee discipline, discharge, leave, and accommodation matters.
• Supervision of employment-related litigation handled by outside counsel.
• Counsel clients on business transactions.
• Negotiate and draft agreements.
• Advisory on intellectual property, student affairs, privacy and other areas of law affecting higher education.
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Perform other related duties and/or responsibilities, as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Required:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in labor and employment law.
• Experience in higher education preferred.

Desired:

• Experience in negotiation and drafting agreements.
• Experience in legal research and compliance with labor laws.
• Experience in handling internal investigations and administrative hearings.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Knowledge of labor and employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Federal and state leave programs.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is hybrid, with some in-person work in downtown Chicago.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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