Mid-level Employment Lawyer
About The Position
We are currently seeking Employment Lawyers to work with some of the world’s largest companies across all industries. 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. For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.
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.
Nice To Haves
- preference for both large law firm and in‑house roles
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- paid holidays and PTO
- flexible work arrangements
- professional development opportunities and tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
