Litigation - Class Actions - Defense Attorney in Chicago, IL

In-House

Chicago, IL

Litigation - Class Actions - Defense Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

Min 15 yrs required

No

Title: VP, Assistant General Counsel, Labor, Employment & EHS

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic, day-to-day legal counsel on complex, multi-state labor, employment, and EHS matters.
- Direct national labor relations strategy, including collective bargaining, union campaign management, labor peace agreements, and positive employee relations programs.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team across labor relations, legal counsel, investigations, and litigation support.
- Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing clarity and guidance in an evolving regulatory landscape.
- Partner with Human Resources on organizational design, policy development, executive compensation, and workplace initiatives.
- Oversee internal investigations and OSHA.
- Oversee labor and employment litigation, managing outside counsel, and controlling legal spend for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Deliver training and build legal awareness across business units.
- Support strategic transactions, including M&A, site launches, and workforce transitions.

Education and Experience Information:
- . from an accredited law school and active license to practice in at least one . state.
- 15+ years of experience in traditional labor law (., collective bargaining, union campaigns), employment law counseling (., wage & hour, leaves, terminations), and litigation (single plaintiff and class actions).
- Demonstrated success advising senior executives and influencing decision-making.
- Proven ability to lead and develop people—both lawyers and non-lawyers.
- Motivated, solution-oriented mindset with a bias for action.
- Comfort operating in a high-growth, ever-evolving environment.
- Strong writing, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Even better if you have previous in-house legal experience, experience managing or defending class action litigation, and cannabis industry experience.

Salary Information:
- Connecticut Hiring Range: $230,000 - $250,000 USD

What We Offer:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
- Generous PTO and Parental Leave
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
- Community Involvement Initiatives
- Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Additional Information:
- Up to 25% travel as needed.
- The company is committed to corporate social responsibility through its Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change.
- The company values include: Lead and Inspire, Commit to Win, ONE Curaleaf, and Driven to Deliver Excellence.
- The company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs to apply.
- Reasonable accommodation is provided for individuals with disabilities during the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.