Illinois Licensed Labor & Employment Attorney

Overview

A well-known consumer food product company is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment attorney with strong Illinois employment law expertise to provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance on a part-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day counseling and compliance guidance related to employee leave and workplace issues
• Interpret policies and assess practical risks concerning Illinois employment laws
• Advise on administration of paid and unpaid leave, accommodations, and workplace compliance
• Support HR and business teams with employment law questions
• Deliver practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-moving environment

Requirements

• Significant experience practicing labor & employment law in Illinois
• Strong working knowledge of the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act and related Illinois and Federal leave laws
• Experience advising employers on leave administration, accommodations, and compliance
• Ability to provide practical, risk-balanced guidance
• Strong counseling and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a flexible, part-time advisory capacity (approximately 10 hours per week initially)

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Illinois
• Meaningful experience in employer-side labor & employment law counseling
• Excellent communication, issue-spotting, and problem-solving skills
• Prior in-house or regular client counseling experience preferred
• Ability to work independently in a flexible, part-time advisory role
• Commitment to providing high-quality client service and exceptional work

Position Details

• Role type: Engagement
• Schedule: Part-Time (approximately 10 hours per week initially)
• Location: Fully Remote

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized pay range (full-time equivalent): $180,000 to $275,000
• Pay for contract engagements depends on experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market factors, and candidate preference
• Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage
• W2 employment status for contract professionals
• Eligibility for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including Group Life, LTD, and AD&D insurance
• Qualified 401(k) plan available
• CLE and Professional Expense stipend for benefits-eligible attorneys

Additional Information

• Candidate identity will not be disclosed to prospective clients without prior consent
• Only qualified applicants should apply

Location

• Remote (United States, with Illinois law expertise required)