We are looking for an experienced EEO Attorney to support employment-related legal matters for an organization based in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Contract position suited for a licensed attorney who can provide practical counsel on workplace issues, regulatory obligations, and dispute resolution while partnering with leadership and human resources. The role focuses on helping the organization address employee relations concerns, maintain compliance with applicable laws, and reduce legal exposure across a range of labor and employment matters.
Responsibilities:
Provide legal guidance to leaders and HR professionals on workplace matters such as hiring decisions, disciplinary action, performance concerns, separations, accommodations, and leave-related issues.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment regulations to support compliant business practices and policy decisions.
Oversee matters involving equal employment concerns, including allegations related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, pay practices, and other protected workplace issues.
Conduct or direct reviews of employee complaints and misconduct reports, ensuring investigations are thorough, well-documented, and legally sound.
Prepare, revise, and negotiate employment-related documents, including workplace policies, handbooks, employment agreements, separation terms, and restrictive covenant provisions.
Represent the employer in proceedings before administrative and regulatory agencies, including those addressing fair employment and wage-and-hour matters.
Manage employment disputes through litigation stages such as written discovery, depositions, motion drafting, mediation, briefing, and trial readiness.
Advise on legal considerations connected to workforce changes, including reorganizations, reductions in force, and transaction-related employment issues.
Deliver training for managers and staff on employment law topics, including harassment prevention, accommodations, and investigation practices.
Track legal and regulatory developments in labor and employment law and communicate business impact and recommended actions to stakeholders. The pay range for this position is 70 to 90. 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.
