Position Overview
Description 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 ...