L&E Attorney

We are looking for an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to support a fast-paced retail organization in Batavia, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a legal specialist who can advise business leaders on workplace law issues, manage agency responses, and help reduce risk across a growing operation. The role calls for sound judgment, strong writing skills, and the ability to guide employment-related decisions in alignment with federal and state requirements.
Responsibilities: • Advise assigned business teams on labor and employment matters affecting the employee lifecycle, including hiring practices, leave issues, accommodations, pay compliance, corrective action, separations, and workplace conduct concerns. • Handle pre-litigation and administrative matters by evaluating claims, preparing written responses, developing defense strategies, and coordinating mediation or negotiated resolution efforts when needed. • Respond to agency complaints and related filings with well-supported position statements, correspondence, and other legal documents tailored to the facts and applicable law. • Prepare internal legal analyses, risk assessments, and concise memoranda to help leadership understand exposure and make informed decisions. • Partner with stakeholders to promote legally sound employment practices and practical solutions for day-to-day workforce matters. • Monitor developments in labor and employment law and apply those changes to advice, documentation, and decision-making within supported business areas. • Contribute to additional legal projects and departmental priorities as assigned. • Support employment-related disputes through written advocacy, case evaluation, and coordination of documentation relevant to claims and investigations.
The pay range for this position is 60 to 85. 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.
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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience practicing labor and employment law in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both.
• Active license to practice law, or the ability to obtain admission promptly, required.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and traditional labor law principles.
• Experience preparing legal motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other written advocacy documents.
• Background handling employer-side employment matters, administrative charges, or civil litigation strongly preferred.
• Retail industry experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation

$80.75-$93.50 Hourly

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