Mid-level Employment Lawyer
About the role
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Compensation
The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.
About Axiom
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.