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Labor & Employment Senior Associate or Counsel Opportunity - AM LAW Top 100 Law Firm - Chicago, IL

Compensation: $310,000 - $370,000 DOE

Details & Benefits:

• Billables: 1800-2000
• Medical, dental, prescription drug, vision
• PTO
• Subsidized fitness/gym membership programs
• Flex hours/alternative scheduling
• Fertility/family building benefits
• Pregnancy and parental leave
• 401K
• Profit sharing
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Domestic partner benefits
• Flex spending accounts

Qualifications:

• 6+ years' experience in Labor and Employment
• Preference for candidates coming from mid-to-large firms and top law school programs
• Strong job tenure and academic credentials
• Must have significant traditional labor experience (i.e., experience dealing with unions, collective bargaining, NLRB matters, labor arbitrations, etc.) and be capable of handling a wide range of traditional labor matters from day one in this role.
• Must have had meaningful responsibility for employment-related counseling, transactional drafting, and litigation matters (single plaintiff and collective/class actions), including issues involving hiring and separation, wage and hour, EEO, non-compete and trade secrets, employment policies, agreements and handbook reviews, due diligence for corporate transactions, employee accommodations and leave issues, investigations, and other employment law issues.

About the Company

Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized*—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client's vision of success. We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first. Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Our commitment to clients has earned recognition by Barron's and Forbes, listing us among the nation's top RIA firms. Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived. Learn more at the Role

Cresset Capital is seeking a highly motivated and business-oriented associate general counsel with 3 years of experience to join our in-house legal team. The ideal candidate is practical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Mergers & Acquisitions: Support acquisitions and strategic investments from initial diligence through closing and post-closing integration; conduct and manage legal due diligence; draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents including purchase agreements, and ancillary agreements; coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders throughout transaction processes.
• Commercial Contracts & Vendor Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor agreements, technical and SaaS agreements, consulting and professional services agreements, and confidentiality agreements; advise stakeholders on risk mitigation and contract strategy; develop and improve standard contract templates and processes.
• Corporate Governance: Assist with governance documentation; support corporate entity management; maintain corporate records; advise on governance best practices and regulatory considerations relevant to financial services.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations; mitigate legal risks to the company.
• General Legal Support: Provide day-to-day legal advice to business stakeholders; collaborate with compliance, finance, human resources, and operations on cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Approximately 3 years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Experience in M&A and commercial contracting required.
• Experience working in a regulated industry required, with exposure to financial services industry preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong business judgment and practical critical thinking skills.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with business stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Experience in M&A and commercial contracting.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a regulated industry, preferably financial services.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

I am working with a top tier law firm in Chicago, who is looking for additional Insurance Coverage Attorneys to join its fast-growing international group. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated coverage work, direct client contact, and long-term career development.

The successful candidate will advise insurer and policyholder clients on a wide range of complex insurance coverage matters, including both counseling and litigation-related issues.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing insurance policies and advising on coverage issues.
• Handling declaratory judgment actions and coverage litigation.
• Drafting coverage opinions, pleadings, and motions.
• Managing claims arising from construction, professional liability, D&O, E&O, and general liability matters.
• Collaborating with litigation teams and interacting directly with clients and carriers.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• 4+ years of experience in insurance coverage work
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience working with insurers and/or policyholders
• Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively in a team environment

The firm is offering

• Base compensation of $170k-220k
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• High-quality work with well-known clients
• Clear path for progression and professional development
• Collegial and supportive firm culture
• Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan.
• Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

The Role:

We are looking for a Director, Environmental Permitting, to lead and scale all environmental functions supporting development, permitting, construction, and operations of on-site power generation to support large data center loads across the U.S.

You will be responsible for leading all environmental strategy, permitting, compliance, and regulatory interface activities for Scale Microgrids Data Center business, providing executive-level oversight of environmental risk management across natural gas generation facilities, data center infrastructure, and electric transmission and distribution assets. You will establish environmental standards, manage agency relationships, oversee consultants, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and in full regulatory compliance.

This is a leadership role with strategic and operational accountability. Environmental risk can kill a project quietly and expensively, and this role ensures our portfolio moves forward with regulatory certainty, disciplined compliance, and long-term operational stability.

The role reports to our Chief Development Officer, Data Centers, and is based in either our NYC, Ridgewood, NJ, Santa Monica/Oakland, CA, or Chicago offices.

Key responsibilities will include:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute environmental strategies for all projects.
• Identify environmental risks early in project development and integrate mitigation strategies into siting, engineering, and financial modeling.
• Serve as the environmental authority for executive leadership.
• Build and lead the environmental team as the portfolio scales.

Permitting & Regulatory Strategy

• Direct permitting strategy for natural gas generation facilities, data centers, substations, transmission infrastructure, and distribution systems.
• Oversee federal, state, and local environmental permitting, including Clean Air Act permitting (Title V, PSD, minor source permits), Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401, stormwater and NPDES compliance, wetlands and listed species coordination, cultural resource coordination, and NEPA documentation where applicable.
• Develop permitting schedules aligned with project development milestones.
• Lead negotiations and interface with agencies, including the Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and local jurisdictions and water management districts.

Compliance & Operational Oversight

• Ensure compliance across development, construction, and operational phases.
• Establish internal environmental compliance frameworks and reporting systems.
• Oversee environmental audits and corrective action plans.
• Provide guidance on air emissions monitoring, water discharge compliance, waste management, and spill prevention.

Technical Oversight

• Direct environmental due diligence for land acquisition and project development.
• Oversee Phase I and II ESA processes.
• Evaluate site constraints related to wetlands, species, floodplains, and cultural resources.
• Interpret evolving federal and state environmental regulations and advise leadership accordingly.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Development, Engineering, Construction, Legal, and Finance teams.
• Support investor diligence and lender technical reviews.
• Provide environmental risk summaries for board-level presentations.
• Manage third-party environmental consultants and budgets.

Work Environment

• Periodic travel to project locations
• A combination of office, field, and agency engagement responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive environmental experience in energy, utility, or infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing environmental programs or teams.
• Deep working knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Experience in permitting natural gas generation and electric infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of air permitting for combustion turbines or reciprocating engines.
• Experience interfacing directly with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-permit development timelines.
• Strong executive communication skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in environmental or related discipline.
• Professional certification (e.g., P.E., CEP, CHMM).
• Experience supporting data center infrastructure.
• GIS proficiency and ability to interpret spatial environmental data.
• Experience in microgrid or distributed energy development.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinker who understands how environmental decisions impact capital deployment and schedule.
• Calm and decisive under regulatory pressure.
• Able to balance compliance with development velocity.
• High ownership mindset.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Comfortable presenting to executive leadership and investors.

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales' employees include:

• Do the Right Thing
• Act Like an Owner
• Hustle
• Demand Results
• Go Together
• Evolve or Disappear

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.

About Scale Microgrids

Scale is redefining resilience, with advanced microgrids that go beyond traditional backup power solutions to give businesses the power to adapt and thrive amid all of today's growing energy challenges. As a vertically-integrated provider of turnkey advanced microgrid systems, Scale combines project design, engineering, and execution expertise with microgrid-as-a-service financing to offer our customers systems that are optimized to deliver maximum value from day one while ensuring ultra-reliable operations and fast time-to-power.

Scale is backed by EQT, a firm with ~$250B in assets, bringing a depth of experience, resources, and capital that will enable Scale to continue pursuing our vision of powering the world with distributed energy. The investment enables Scale to own and operate billions of dollars in distributed generation assets. To learn more about Scale Microgrids, please visit .

About EQT

EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. To learn more about EQT, please visit .

Scale strives to attract and retain a workforce that reflects the composition of our customer base and communities. We are committed to providing a work environment that provides everyone with equal access and opportunity to contribute and drive meaningful outcomes. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

About the Position:

Our client, a sophisticated Midwest-based law firm, is actively seeking a trusts and estates attorney to join its thriving office in Chicago. This practice handles a range of T&E matters, including charitable planning, family foundation counseling, probate and estate administration, transfer tax planning and audit representation, trust administration, and litigation.

Highlights:

· Firm believes strongly in work-life balance

· Top-notch professional development support

· Fantastic opportunity for hands-on experience

Responsibilities:

· Counsel individuals, families, executives, and business owners on estate planning, trust administration, business succession planning, and probate matters

· Assist clients in developing tax-efficient and cost-effective strategies for wealth transfer among spouses, family members, friends, or in support of charitable organizations

· Prepare estate and gift tax returns

Required Qualifications:

· 8+ years of trust and estates experience

· Strong academic credentials

· Some portable business is preferred but not required

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $275,000+.

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago's leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.

Job Title: Commercial Finance Legal Assistant

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Legal Services

Compensation: $85,000 – $95,000 annually

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Hybrid schedule with one day onsite per week.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established law firm in Chicago to hire a Commercial Finance Legal Assistant. This firm offers a collaborative environment, strong benefits, and a modern office space located near Millennium Park.

Job Description:

The Commercial Finance Legal Assistant will support a busy team of attorneys and associates within a commercial lending practice. This position will play an important role in coordinating transactional documentation, assisting with deal closings, managing attorney schedules, and ensuring all administrative and operational tasks are handled efficiently. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with commercial finance transactions by preparing, editing, and organizing deal documents

• Compile signature packets, manage closing documentation, and assist with preparation of final closing sets

• Track deal progress and follow up on outstanding items to ensure deadlines are met

• Coordinate new matter intake procedures, including initiating conflict checks and preparing engagement documentation

• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and other parties involved in transactions

• Maintain and organize documents using the firm's document management system

• Manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange conference logistics and travel when needed

• Enter and review attorney time entries, assist with billing documentation, and help prepare client invoices

• Process expense reports and maintain related administrative records

• Provide additional administrative coverage for other attorneys when needed

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting attorneys in a Commercial Finance legal practice

• Experience assisting with transactional documentation and deal coordination

• Familiarity with legal billing processes, document management systems, and administrative legal support tasks

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

• Comfortable learning and navigating new legal technology platforms

Additional Details:

• Direct hire opportunity

• Hybrid schedule with one day per week in the office

Perks:

• Hybrid work schedule

• Office located near convenient public transportation access

• Monthly public transportation reimbursement

• Opportunity to join a respected and growing legal practice

• Collaborative and professional work environment

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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Partner Attorney – Chicago (Transactional or Litigation)

A long‐established Chicago law firm—recognized for its deep experience in real estate, municipal law, finance, corporate matters, and litigation—is actively seeking a Partner‐level Attorney to support its ongoing strategic growth. The firm has been operating for nearly a century and is currently expanding its attorney roster while maintaining a modern, flexible, and highly collaborative culture.

Location: Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Considered

The firm is open to Partners in any of its core practice areas, including both transactional and litigation work. Strong fits include:

• Municipal Law
• Public & Project Finance
• Real Estate Transactions & Finance
• Zoning, Development & Land Use
• Construction Law
• Corporate Transactions
• Business & Commercial Litigation

Key Requirements

• Approximately $500K+ portable book of business (slightly less may be considered).
• Experience in any of the firm's established practice areas.
• Team‐oriented personality; the firm places strong emphasis on social/cultural engagement.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business development skills.
• No billable hour requirement — expectations set individually.

Compensation

• Base salary: $200K+ (potentially up to ~$300K depending on the candidate).
• Origination bonuses
• Servicing bonuses
• Referral bonuses for cross‐selling work internally
• Highly competitive overall structure; the firm has successfully recruited Partners from BigLaw.

Work Arrangement

• Loose hybrid schedule
• Not strictly tracked; flexibility is emphasized.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Malpractice Insurance
• 401(k) with Profit‐Sharing Contributions
• Pre‐tax commuter benefits
• Paid holidays & paid vacation
• Paid CLE, bar dues, and relevant travel
• Firm‐wide social events and wellbeing activities
• Supportive, modernized work environment despite being a legacy firm

Firm Highlights

• Nearly 100 years in operation
• Growing significantly and hiring across multiple groups
• Approximately 15 attorneys, ~20 total staff
• Wide range of practice areas including real estate, municipal, corporate, litigation, construction, employment, transportation, digital infrastructure, and more
• Flexible billables and highly collaborative culture
• Partners enjoy high autonomy and support to grow their practice

Interview Process

• Typically, 1–2 interviews with firm leadership.

MB Attorney Search is partnering with a nationally recognized law firm to recruit an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join its technology-focused litigation practice in Chicago, IL.

This opportunity offers the chance to work on sophisticated patent litigation matters involving complex technologies. The role sits within a collaborative team that regularly handles high-stakes intellectual property disputes for innovative companies across technology-driven industries.

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking an associate with three to seven years of intellectual property litigation experience, with a particular focus on patent litigation. This attorney will work closely with experienced litigators handling complex matters involving advanced technologies and will have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility within active cases.

The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation skills along with a technical background that supports work with sophisticated clients in technology and innovation sectors.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Handling patent litigation matters in federal courts and before the PTAB.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Managing discovery and assisting with case strategy.
• Working with technical experts and complex technical evidence.
• Conducting legal research and analysis on intellectual property issues.
• Collaborating with attorneys across a nationally respected intellectual property team.

Ideal Background

• 3–7 years of intellectual property litigation experience.
• Patent litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Technical background in electrical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and articulate legal strategies effectively.
• Active bar license in Illinois or ability to obtain admission.

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Compensation

Salary range: $215,000 – $260,000, depending on experience and background.

The firm also offers performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply

Submit your resume to MB Attorney Search. Selected candidates will be invited to a confidential screening interview to discuss the opportunity and overall fit. All applications are handled with complete confidentiality and will only be shared with our client with the candidate's express permission.

About MB Attorney Search

MB Attorney Search is a Midwest-focused legal recruiting firm specializing in associate- and partner-level attorney placements, including both law firm and in-house roles. We are committed to ethical, relationship-driven recruiting and providing thoughtful, long-term career guidance.

We have a need in the Chicago area looking for attorneys in the Employment/Business litigation space. Strong litigation experience is required for this role.

In this Role, the attorney will litigate around the following:

• Reviewing employment agreements, severance agreements, management incentive plans, long-term incentive plans, when employees are in the office vs. not, non-competes, non-solicitation, sexual harassment, sexual offense in domestic violence and trauma conformed advocacy, discrimination, retaliation,

Additional Information:

• Defend employers in single-plaintiff and multi-plaintiff lawsuits involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related claims.
• Handle wage-and-hour matters, including claims under federal and state law, collective/class actions, and misclassification disputes.
• Represent employers in administrative proceedings (e.g., EEOC, state/local fair employment agencies, DOL, OSHA or equivalent) from charge response through conciliation or appeal.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and motions; conduct and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and corporate representatives.
• Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and exposure, and provide practical recommendations to clients regarding settlement, mediation, or trial.
• Prepare and argue motions in state and federal courts and, where appropriate, try cases or assist trial teams through verdict and post-trial motions.
• Advise employers on day‐to‐day employment law issues, including hiring, discipline, termination, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage-and-hour compliance, and workplace investigations.
• Draft, review, and revise employment-related documents, including handbooks, policies, employment agreements, separation/severance agreements, restrictive covenants (non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality), and arbitration agreements.
• Provide training to managers and HR on topics such as anti-discrimination/harassment, wage-and-hour compliance, performance management, and investigations.
• Monitor legal developments and communicate client alerts or internal updates regarding significant changes in employment laws and regulations.
• Participate in business development activities, including client presentations, seminars, and industry events, as appropriate to level.