Legal Consultant - Employment

Axiom Law; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

CPF/MPF contributions

Professional development resources

Learning and development programs

Remote/Hybrid/Onsite flexibility

Job summary

Axiom Law is seeking mid-senior employment lawyers to join our team and provide long-term support for Fortune 500 clients across APAC. You will advise on employment matters, draft agreements, and help shape workplace policies.

We offer flexible arrangements—remote, onsite, or hybrid—depending on client needs, with a competitive compensation package and access to professional development resources. Diverse, inclusive culture and strong collaboration across the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 PQE in employment law from corporates/financial institutions or law firms.
• Knowledge of employment law within APAC region.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support to HR functions and advising on employment related legal matters.
• Provide subject matter legal advice on employment law matters across APAC, including but not limited to, employee relations, workplace policies, terminations, and compliance with labor laws.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, severance agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Assist in the resolution of employment disputes.
• Collaborate with HR and management to develop and implement effective workplce policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on best practices for employee performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

2+ PQE in employment law

Job description

We are currently seeking mid-senior employment lawyers to join us and provide mid / long term support for our Fortune 500 clients:

Responsibilities:

• Providing legal support to HR functions and advising on employment related legal matters
• Provide subject matter legal advice on employment law matters across APAC, including but not limited to, employee relations, workplace policies, terminations, and compliance with labor laws.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, severance agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Assist in the resolution of employment disputes
• Collaborate with HR and management to develop and implement effective workplce policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on best practices for employee performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 PQE in employment law from corporates/financial institutions or law firms.
• Knowledge of employment law within APAC region
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build effective relationships

Compensation, Benefits & Working Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, CPF/MPF contributions and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, 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 breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

World-class clients

our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 organizations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.

Flexibility

we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility – in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time – we present you with opportunities that help you reach these goals.

A dedicated talent team

we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. You will be assigned a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [e-mail] and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available here. Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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