Labor & Employment Transactional Associate Attorney

Labor&Employment Transactional Associate AttorneyChicago| HybridAmLaw100 OpportunityCompensation$235,000–$345,000+A premier national law firm is seeking a Labor&Employment Transactional Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising private equity sponsors, corporate clients, and executive leadership teams on sophisticated employment matters arising in connection with mergers and acquisitions, executive transitions, and other strategic transactions.Ideal Background3–6 years of labor & employment, executive compensation, employee benefits, or corporate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firmExperience supporting the labor and employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, and other corporate transactionsExperience conducting employment due diligence and advising clients regarding employment-related risks and liabilities in transactional settingsExperience drafting and negotiating executive employment agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, and related employment documentationExperience advising clients regarding executive mobility, non-competition agreements, non-solicitation obligations, and trade secret protectionExperience supporting post-transaction workforce integration, executive transitions, and sensitive personnel mattersExperience advising senior executives and corporate leadership regarding employment, governance, and workforce-related issues is preferredExperience working with private equity sponsors and corporate deal teams on matters impacting transaction value and risk allocation is a plusStrong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to manage sensitive, high-stakes matters requiring discretion, strategic judgment, and responsivenessExcellent academic credentialsJ.D. from an ABA-accredited law school requiredIllinois bar admission required or ability to become admittedWhy This OpportunitySophisticated labor & employment transactional platformSignificant exposure to private equity and M&A transactionsOpportunity to advise on executive mobility and strategic workforce mattersSignificant client interaction and responsibilityStrong mentorship and professional developmentCollaborative AmLaw100 environment#J-18808-Ljbffr