Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with more than 800 attorneys, has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified Labor and Employment Associate with 5-8 years of general L&E experience for a position in its Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have experience in employment litigation, wage & hour, complex commercial litigation, and government compliance and enforcement actions and be a member of the Illinois Bar. Seyfarth€™s Labor and Employment practice is the largest and most dynamic of any full service firm in the country with over 360 attorneys firm wide. Seyfarth is the leading firm for associates who seek to work on cutting edge L&E matters that shape today€™s and the futures workforce. We provide comprehensive training for our associates through our mentoring programs, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. We invest in our Associates to advance in their careers through involvement in case management/strategy and opportunities for extensive client contact. Seyfarth builds leading professionals by supporting speaking engagements and publishing opportunities. Seyfarth also is an influential leader in diversity. The firm has been recognized for seven consecutive years in the Human Rights Campaigns Corporate Equality Index. We have been named one of the Best Law Firms for Women by Working Mother four years in a row, and we have been honored with the Thomas L. Sager Award for Diversity by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. At Seyfarth, we value diversity and provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We invite you to discover why Seyfarth is recognized worldwide for its innovation. Come experience the Seyfarth difference. Qualifications