L&E Attorney

Axiom Law•Dallas, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Axiom is seeking an experienced labor and employment attorney to support a leading client on payroll compliance and employee compensation matters. The role provides legal guidance on federal and state wage-and-hour laws, with a strong emphasis on California employment law. The attorney will assess payroll practices, identify compliance risks, and work with internal stakeholders on practical solutions to complex workforce and compensation issues. The position is associated with Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, or Denver, Colorado, and requires on-site work two to three times per month. The attorney will advise on wage-and-hour issues, including PAGA, class actions, meal and rest breaks, overtime, timekeeping, and payroll compliance. The role also involves reviewing payroll policies and practices, supporting audits and investigations, assisting with employment policies and training, and advising on multi-state workforce compliance. Axiom describes itself as a global provider of on-demand legal talent and alternative legal services, serving legal departments across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC. It highlights a collaborative, agile work environment, professional development, and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

Significant labor and employment law experience, with deep expertise in California wage-and-hour regulations.
Strong knowledge of PAGA, wage-and-hour class actions, meal and rest break laws, overtime requirements, and payroll compliance.
Experience advising on payroll policies, employee compensation practices, and wage-and-hour risk management.
Ability to independently assess compliance issues and provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance.
Experience collaborating with HR, Payroll, Legal, and cross-functional business teams.
Juris Doctor degree or equivalent.
Licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising organizations with complex payroll structures and large, multi-state workforces.
Background supporting healthcare, transportation, airline, or similarly complex industries.
Experience handling PAGA litigation, wage-and-hour class actions, and related compliance matters.
Previous experience in payroll consulting or employment tax consulting at a Big Four accounting firm.

Responsibilities

Advise on federal and state wage-and-hour laws, particularly California employment regulations.
Provide legal guidance on PAGA, wage-and-hour class actions, meal and rest break requirements, overtime, timekeeping, and payroll compliance.
Review payroll policies, practices, and processes to identify compliance gaps and potential legal risks.
Partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, and business stakeholders to develop practical compliance and remediation strategies.
Support audits, investigations, claims, and pre-litigation matters involving wage-and-hour and employee compensation issues.
Assist with updating employment policies, delivering compliance training, and implementing proactive risk-mitigation strategies.
Advise on complex payroll structures and multi-state workforce compliance requirements.