Northern Trust

Senior Legal Counsel, Employment

Chicago, IL · Legal · Posted Aug 11, 2026

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We are seeking an experienced employment attorney to serve as a trusted legal advisor to Human Resources, Employee Relations, Compliance, Risk, and business leadership.

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