Employment Law Attorney

As a distinguished corporate law firm, we specialize in delivering comprehensive services to businesses, private equity and venture firms, portfolio companies, public corporations, founders, and family offices. Our team, comprised of experienced partners with backgrounds in top international law firms, is recognized for its deep bench of seasoned corporate lawyers. Operating from offices in Chicago and Milwaukee, we provide exceptional legal expertise, combined with the advantages of collaborating with a nimble, proactive, and dedicated law firm.

Our lawyers, esteemed for their legal acumen, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to pragmatic solutions, have practiced and trained at some of the world's most prestigious firms, handling cutting-edge and complex matters. Serving as trusted advisors, we have acted as general counsel to innovative companies, government agencies, and non-profits. Embracing technology, we enable top-flight legal talent to work flexibly, fostering creativity and precision in our work. Our structure and culture empower our lawyers to focus on what matters most – the client.

Whether filing formation documents for a startup or crafting a proxy statement for a Fortune 500 company, we navigate diverse legal landscapes. Guiding founders through the sale of their cherished companies, managing crises, negotiating major transactions, and nurturing ideas, we view clients as relationships and partnerships, not just matters and cases.

Company Overview:
Join a dynamic corporate law firm with a reputation for providing comprehensive legal services and a team of seasoned professionals. With offices in Chicago and Milwaukee, we pride ourselves on being a nimble, proactive, and dedicated firm, offering exceptional legal expertise to businesses, private equity and venture firms, portfolio companies, public corporations, founders, and family offices.

Responsibilities:
As an Employment Law Litigation Attorney, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert legal counsel on a wide range of employment-related
matters. Key responsibilities include:

• Litigation Management: Handle employment litigation cases from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, attending hearings, and managing trial proceedings.
• Legal Advisory: Provide strategic and practical advice to clients on employment law issues, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Client Interaction: Interact with clients regularly, building strong relationships and understanding their unique needs to tailor legal strategies accordingly.
• Research and Analysis: Stay abreast of developments in employment law, conduct legal research, and analyze precedents to ensure the firm remains at the forefront of industry trends.
• Documentation and Compliance: Draft and review employment agreements, policies, and procedures to ensure legal compliance and mitigate potential risks.

Qualifications:
Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in employment law litigation, preferably with a focus on representing employers.
Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and case precedents.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic legal team.