Employment Investigations Attorney

Axiom Talent Platform

7d•$104,500 - $325,000•Remote

About The Position

Axiom is seeking junior and mid-level Employment Investigations Attorneys to provide legal advice and support to clients across a variety of industries. The role focuses on workplace investigations, employee relations, employment-law compliance, risk mitigation, and helping organizations foster respectful workplace cultures. Attorneys collaborate with leading clients on sensitive workplace matters and help them navigate complex employment-law challenges. This is an existing vacancy and is remote.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in employment law, workplace investigations, employee relations, or a related practice area.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and workplace-investigation practices.
Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations, including employee relations, fraud, and workplace violence matters.
Ability to independently manage investigations and advise clients on employment-related risks and compliance issues.
Familiarity with HIPAA and privacy-related compliance requirements.
Excellent communication, interviewing, legal writing, technology, and problem-solving skills.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting investigations in healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
Experience preparing investigation reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
Experience partnering with Human Resources, compliance, ethics, or employee relations teams.
Professional certifications related to workplace investigations, compliance, or employee relations.

Responsibilities

Conduct and manage workplace investigations into employee relations concerns, misconduct, fraud, workplace violence, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other employment-related matters.
Independently lead investigations from intake through resolution, including witness interviews, evidence review, fact-finding, and report preparation.
Provide legal guidance on employment law, workplace compliance, and employee relations matters.
Collaborate with client stakeholders, Human Resources teams, compliance professionals, and business leaders to address workplace concerns and implement corrective actions.
Draft investigation plans, witness interview summaries, investigation reports, findings, and related documentation.
Advise clients on compliance with applicable employment laws, workplace policies, and HIPAA requirements where relevant.
Manage sensitive and confidential legal issues for clients across multiple industries.
Monitor employment-law developments, workplace-investigation best practices, and regulatory changes to provide proactive counsel.