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Labor & Employment Counsel

Larson Maddox
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time

SUMMARY

This role will support our internal legal team, HR department, and leadership as needed. This hire will counsel on matters including federal and state compliance, employee relations, wage & hour, harassment and discrimination investigations, restrictive covenants, independent contractor agreements, handbook policies, and leaves of absence / disability accommodations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research and provide advice on employment law issues, including hiring, compensation, discipline, terminations, pay and benefits.
  • Counsel HR and leaders on employee relations matters, including coaching, discipline, accommodation requests and benefits issues.
  • Draft and revise employee agreements, offer letters, and related employee correspondence.
  • Assist with investigations into alleged employee misconduct.
  • Review and provide input on policies and protocols involving employment laws such as the FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA, ERISA, and Title VII.
  • Assist Legal group with responding to administrative claims / charges, demand letters, and litigation.

REQUIREMENTS

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in Illinois.
  • 3-5 years of labor and employment law experience either through a law firm or in-house setting.
  • Ability to work onsite 3 days a week.
  • 7 days ago
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