Mid-level Employment Lawyer

Axiom

Employment Lawyer role at Axiom handling HR and management legal advice for major companies. Focus on employment law and policy development across industries and geographies.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,500 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision insurance
paid holidays and PTO
flexible work arrangements
professional development opportunities and tools

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Hard Skills & Tools

Wage And Hour ComplianceEmployment LawPolicy DevelopmentEmployee Training DesignLegal Template CreationPerformance ManagementDiscrimination CounselingHarassment CounselingInvestigation ProcessesInternational Employment Issues

Soft Skills

Excellent JudgmentCommunication SkillsAbility To Work Independently

Certifications

Active U.S. State Bar Membership