Labor & Employment

We are looking for an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to support a non-profit organization in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on advising leadership and Human Resources on labor relations, employment matters, and legal issues affecting both union and non-union work environments. The attorney will serve as a trusted legal partner across employee relations, workplace compliance, investigations, and contract review while helping the organization manage risk and respond effectively to complex personnel matters.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with Human Resources and academic leadership to provide day-to-day legal guidance on workforce issues involving represented and non-represented employees, including part-time faculty union matters.
• Counsel internal stakeholders on grievances, bargaining-related questions, information requests, and other labor relations issues arising under collective bargaining obligations.
• Advise on employee classification, compensation, workplace policies, discipline, terminations, leave administration, and accommodation matters to support compliant employment practices.
• Lead or support internal investigations and administrative proceedings, including preparation for hearings and response strategies for employment-related claims.
• Oversee employment disputes managed by external counsel, offering strategic direction on litigation, discovery, motion practice, and case resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of legal documents, including employment-related agreements, business contracts, and procurement-related letters of agreement.
• Provide legal analysis on regulatory and operational matters affecting the organization, including facilities issues, privacy considerations, student-facing concerns, and intellectual property questions where needed.
• Conduct legal research and translate statutes, regulations, and case law into practical recommendations that align with federal, state, and local labor and employment requirements.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. • At least 7 years of legal practice experience, with substantial exposure to labor relations and employment law. • Demonstrated ability to advise in both unionized and non-union workplace settings. • Active attorney license required; Illinois bar admission or the ability to practice effectively in Illinois is strongly preferred. • Experience handling investigations, administrative matters, and employment-related disputes. • Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, and client advisory skills across contracts and workplace policies. • Working knowledge of labor and employment compliance requirements, including equal employment opportunity considerations. • Prior experience supporting higher education or similarly complex institutional environments is preferred.
The pay range for this position is $55 to $70. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.   Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Compensation

$66.50-$77.00 Hourly

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