Advise HR and management on hiring, performance, discipline, termination, accommodations, leaves, and investigations.
Counsel on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other sensitive employee matters.
Develop and update HR policies, handbooks, and processes, including across international locations with local counsel support.
Provide guidance on wage and hour compliance (classification, overtime, timekeeping, pay practices).
Design and deliver HR/employee training on key employment topics.
Monitor legal developments and update policies, processes, and trainings accordingly.
Support commercial and corporate work as needed, including contracts with employment‑related provisions.
Contribute to legal templates, playbooks, and process improvements.
Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. state bar membership in your state of primary residence.
5+ years of employment law experience, with a preference for both large law firm and in‑house roles.
Strong employment counseling background (more employment than traditional labor), including wage and hour experience.
Experience partnering with HR and delivering employee/manager training.
Exposure to international employment issues and working with foreign counsel.
Excellent judgment, communication skills, and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
Benefits
About Axiom:Learn more about life at Axiom .Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here.#LI-LC3Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offFlexible schedule
Additional Information
We are currently seeking Employment Lawyers to work with some of the world's largest companies across all industries.
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