Associate Attorney - Employment Law

⚖️ 5 - 10 Year Associate | Employment Law | Chicago, IL | $160k - $220k | Hybrid/Remote ⚖️

Join an AmLaw 200 Powerhouse – Elevate Your Career in Employment Law

⏳ Your expertise deserves the right platform—let’s get straight to the point.

This AmLaw 200 firm, recognized for its excellence in Employment Law, has built a reputation for

high-stakes litigation, innovative legal strategies, and a culture that fosters elite performance. With approximately 1,000 attorneys across 20 offices, this firm combines national reach with the agility of a boutique powerhouse, offering sophisticated work and a clear path to leadership.

Why This Firm?

✅ Recognized Excellence – Awarded Best Law Firms and Chambers Band 1 for excellence in Employment Law

✅ Market-Leading Clients – Representing major corporations, Fortune 500 companies, and leading financial institutions

✅ Transparent Career Progression – A merit-based advancement track with clear criteria for promotion to Senior Associate, Counsel, or Partner

✅ Complex, High-Value Matters – Handle employment law disputes, compliance, and litigation across industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, and retail

✅ Work-Life Flexibility – A balanced 1,800 billable-hour target per year, compared to traditional BigLaw, while maintaining high-caliber casework

The Role: 5 - 10 Year Associate in Employment Law

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

✅ Defend and advise clients in employment-related litigation, including discrimination, wage & hour disputes, wrongful termination, and labor relations matters

✅ Draft and negotiate employment contracts, settlement agreements, and compliance policies

✅ Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative agency proceedings (EEOC, NLRB, DOL, etc.)

✅ Provide strategic legal counsel on workplace policies, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance

🔹 Team & Environment:

✅ Work alongside seasoned labor & employment attorneys, former in-house counsels, and top litigators to handle high-stakes employment cases

✅ Engage in collaborative, cross-office teamwork with top-tier talent from key firm locations

Compensation & Benefits: Designed for High Achievers

💰 Competitive Base Salary: $160k - $220k Bonus Potential (Top Earners Exceed $250k)

🏥 Best-in-Class Benefits – Fully covered medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) with firm match, and life insurance

📍 Hybrid Flexibility – Minimum of 3 days in-office per week with remote flexibility based on client needs

📚 Unparalleled Professional Development – Business development coaching, CLE sponsorship, and executive education

📝 Bar Dues & Professional Fees Covered – The firm invests in its attorneys at every stage of their careers

Who Thrives Here?

⚖️ 5 - 10 years of experience in Employment Law, handling litigation, advisory, and compliance matters

📌 Strong academic credentials, ideally from top regional law schools

📈 A proven track record of handling high-stakes employment disputes, including class actions, regulatory compliance, and workplace investigations

📝 Licensed to practice in Illinois (or eligible for reciprocity)

Next Steps: Your Career, Your Move

📩 If you’re ready to take your Employment Law practice to the next level with an AmLaw 200 firm that combines elite work with a progressive culture, apply now or reach out for a confidential consultation.