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Description

Robert Half is seeking an experienced Employment & Labor Law Attorney to represent a leading college and provide legal counsel across a wide range of matters, with a primary focus on employment and labor relations law. This role will partner closely with Human Resources and academic leadership to ensure compliance and effective labor relations management.

Key Responsibilities

+ Advise on labor law matters, including grievances, information requests, bargaining agreement inquiries, and union negotiations.

+ Collaborate with HR and the Provost’s Office on union-related issues for part-time faculty and staff.

+ Provide guidance on employee classification, compensation, and pay-related matters.

+ Counsel on real estate and facilities-related legal issues.

+ Manage internal investigations and represent the college in administrative hearings (e.g., IDHR, EEOC).

+ Advise on employee discipline, discharge, leave, and accommodation issues.

+ Oversee employment-related litigation handled by outside counsel.

+ Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.

+ Provide legal advice on intellectual property, student affairs, privacy, and other higher education matters.

+ Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law.

+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

+ Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

+ Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

+ Licensed and in good standing with the Illinois Bar.

+ Minimum 5-7 years of legal practice, including at least 3 years in employment or labor law.

+ Prior experience in higher education law strongly preferred.

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

+ Excellent research, writing, and client counseling abilities.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.

+ High ethical standards, sound judgment, and integrity.

+ Strong communication skills (written and oral).

+ Willingness to learn new areas of law and collaborate across teams.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

+ Medical, dental, and vision coverage

+ Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account

+ Transit & parking reimbursement accounts

+ Long-term care, life, and accidental death & dismemberment coverage

+ Paid and unpaid leave options

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Employee discount program

+ Voluntary benefit options

+ Retirement & financial planning benefits

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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