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Labor & Employment Attorney

United States, Chicago 55.00 - 70.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted June 10, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to support a non-profit organization in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on advising leadership and Human Resources on labor relations, employment matters, and legal issues affecting both union and non-union work environments. The attorney will serve as a trusted legal partner across employee relations, workplace compliance, investigations, and contract review while helping the organization manage risk and respond effectively to complex personnel matters.

Job Responsibility

  • Partner with Human Resources and academic leadership to provide day-to-day legal guidance on workforce issues involving represented and non-represented employees, including part-time faculty union matters
  • Counsel internal stakeholders on grievances, bargaining-related questions, information requests, and other labor relations issues arising under collective bargaining obligations
  • Advise on employee classification, compensation, workplace policies, discipline, terminations, leave administration, and accommodation matters to support compliant employment practices
  • Lead or support internal investigations and administrative proceedings, including preparation for hearings and response strategies for employment-related claims
  • Oversee employment disputes managed by external counsel, offering strategic direction on litigation, discovery, motion practice, and case resolution
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a range of legal documents, including employment-related agreements, business contracts, and procurement-related letters of agreement
  • Provide legal analysis on regulatory and operational matters affecting the organization, including facilities issues, privacy considerations, student-facing concerns, and intellectual property questions where needed
  • Conduct legal research and translate statutes, regulations, and case law into practical recommendations that align with federal, state, and local labor and employment requirements

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • At least 7 years of legal practice experience, with substantial exposure to labor relations and employment law
  • Demonstrated ability to advise in both unionized and non-union workplace settings
  • Active attorney license required
  • Illinois bar admission or the ability to practice effectively in Illinois is strongly preferred
  • Experience handling investigations, administrative matters, and employment-related disputes
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, and client advisory skills across contracts and workplace policies
  • Working knowledge of labor and employment compliance requirements, including equal employment opportunity considerations
  • Prior experience supporting higher education or similarly complex institutional environments is preferred

Nice to have

  • Prior experience supporting higher education or similarly complex institutional environments is preferred
  • Illinois bar admission or the ability to practice effectively in Illinois is strongly preferred

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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