HR Legal Consultant / Employment Attorney (Hybrid in Chicago) (Chicago) Job at ZipRecruiter, Chicago, IL

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  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title:
HR Legal Consultant / Employment Attorney (Chicago)

Company:
The Wilkinson Firm

Location:
Chicago, Illinois area

(Remote but Must be licensed in Illinois or highly familiar with Chicago Labor Law)

About Us:

The Wilkinson Firm is the nations only HR and workforce strategy firm exclusively serving behavioral and mental health providers. We provide relationship-centered HR, compliance, and recruiting services to health and human services organizations ready to scale with integrity. From policy audits to leadership development, we deliver systems that heal workplaces and protect them legally.

Job Type:

Contract (1099) | Part-Time | As-Needed
Pay: $50$75/hour (DOE)

Role Summary:

Were hiring a Chicago-based Employment Attorney or HR Legal Consultant to join our growing team on a flexible, project-based contract. You will be our go-to legal expert for the market, supporting a region rich in behavioral health innovation, Medicaid-funded services, and human-centered clinics.

You'll work mostly remotely and step in only when needed , with full autonomy. This is an ideal opportunity for a solo attorney, boutique firm partner, or HR-versed legal consultant looking to make an impact in a mission-driven, high-growth firm.

Responsibilities:

  • Review and draft policies, contracts, handbooks, and compliance SOPs

  • Advise on employee investigations, performance plans, and risk mitigation

  • Guide legal decisions involving FLSA, ADA, EEOC, FMLA, contractor classification, and Chicago-specific laws

  • Draft and review legal documents (NDAs, non-competes, severance, arbitration agreements)

  • Join high-level internal or client meetings when legal expertise is required

  • Monitor labor law changes in the area and advise leadership accordingly

Requirements:

  • JD and active law license in Illinois

  • 5+ years of employment law experience, preferably supporting small businesses, healthcare, or nonprofits

  • Familiarity with Medicaid, behavioral health providers, or trauma-informed HR a plus

  • Must be comfortable operating independently as a 1099 contractor

Compensation & Perks:

  • $50 to $75/hour depending on experience and engagement scope

  • Total scheduling flexibility work only when needed

  • No billable hour quotas

  • Opportunity to grow into regional advisory or retainer role

  • Join a SHRM-certified, mission-led team with deep expertise in health and human services

To Apply:

Apply here or email careers@thewilkinsonfirm.com with your resume and a short summary of your relevant legal experience. Please include your state license number and any relevant informational samples (optional).

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Job Tags

Contract work, Part time, For contractors, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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