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Labor & Employment Senior Associate Attorney


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 275000 - 425000
Posted: 16 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Chicago Hybrid

Labor & Employment Senior Associate Attorney
AmLaw 200 Opportunity
Compensation

$275000 $425000

A highly respected national law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Senior Associate Attorneyto join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising employers on sophisticated labor and employment matters including employment litigation workplace counseling compliance issues workforce management and strategic employment matters.

Ideal Background

6 years of labor and employment experience
Experience with employment litigation workplace investigations and employment counseling
Experience handling discrimination retaliation wage and hour leave and accommodation restrictive covenant and wrongful termination matters
Experience advising employers on policies handbooks employee relations performance management and compliance issues
Experience managing matters independently and serving as a primary client contact preferred
Strong drafting analytical and communication skills
Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

Sophisticated national Labor & Employment practice

Direct client interaction and leadership opportunities

Significant responsibility and autonomy

Strong mentorship and professional development

Partnership-track and Counsel opportunities

Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

Interested

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition



Required Experience:

Senior IC