Global Employment Counsel — HR Policy & Training

Axiom; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom is seeking Employment Lawyers to advise HR and management for large corporate clients across industries. The role focuses on employment counseling, wage/hour compliance, and international employment matters.

You will develop HR policies, train managers, and contribute to templates and playbooks while supporting contracts and employment-related provisions. Axiom emphasizes agility, collaboration, and excellence in a global context.

Qualifications

• Must have J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. state bar membership.
• 5+ years of employment law experience, with a preference for both large law firm and in-house roles.
• Strong employment counseling background, 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.

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.

Skills

Employment law

Counseling

International issues

Communication

Independence

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active U.S. state bar membership

Job description

Axiom is seeking Employment Lawyers to advise HR and management for large corporate clients across industries. The role focuses on employment counseling, wage/hour compliance, and international employment matters.

You will develop HR policies, train managers, and contribute to templates and playbooks while supporting contracts and employment-related provisions. Axiom emphasizes agility, collaboration, and excellence in a global context.