Associate - Tax - Transactional Labor amp Employment

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated and detail-oriented labor and employment associate with a minimum of two years of broad-based employment counseling experience to join its dynamic team in Chicago, IL. This non-litigation role offers the opportunity to work in close collaboration with practices across the firm, providing exceptional legal services regarding employment matters within a small, growing practice group.

Duties

• Provide labor and employment assistance in mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.



• Offer expert advice and counseling to employers of all types in all aspects of the employment relationship.



• Draft offer letters, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, separation agreements, and non-competes to ensure alignment with client objectives and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of broad-based employment counseling experience.



• Demonstrated direct experience in employment law, with a specific focus on transactional work and client counseling.



• Strong analytical, drafting, and communications skills.



• Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated team in a global environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Sophisticated understanding of the legal landscape, market practice, and conditions.



• Ability to tailor compensation arrangements in the context of multi-billion dollar mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions.



• Experience handling complex multi-jurisdictional employment and employee benefits matters.



• Proficiency in optimizing plan design to account for tax and securities law considerations.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits and comprehensive resources designed to support well-being.



• Resources for building a family and taking care of loved ones.



• Support for managing health and saving for the future.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306