Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment

Medline Industries, LP•Northfield, IL

1d•$154,000 - $231,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Employment Counsel, you’ll partner with Human Resources and business leaders on the decisions that shape the employee experience. You’ll provide clear, practical legal guidance, help teams navigate sensitive workplace matters, and develop solutions that support both our people and our business. This is a hybrid role based in Northfield, IL, with onsite work Tuesday through Thursday.

Requirements

A Juris Doctor degree and membership in good standing with a state bar.
At least four years of experience providing employment law counsel at a law firm or corporation.
Experience developing legal strategies for complex, high-profile matters and advising senior leaders.
Strong judgment and the ability to work across teams to solve complex problems.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Advise HR and business leaders on recruiting, hiring, performance management, discipline, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, restrictive covenants, and terminations.
Partner with the employee relations team on workplace investigations and the resolution of employee concerns.
Identify employment law risks and recommend practical ways to address them.
Manage outside counsel and help shape strategy for employment litigation, agency charges, demand letters, arbitrations, and other disputes.
Draft employment agreements, policies, employee communications, and training materials.
Stay current on employment law developments and help keep company practices compliant.
Deliver employment law training to HR, managers, and employees.