Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Axiom is a global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, seeking Employment Lawyers to work with some of the world’s largest companies across all industries. The role involves advising HR and management on various employment-related matters, developing HR policies, and providing training on key employment topics.
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
Skills
• 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
• Health benefits
• 401K
• Professional development resources
• Learning and development programs
Company Overview
• Axiom is where high-caliber legal talent meets full-service law firm work. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.axiomlaw.com.
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