Labour and Employment Lawyer

Axiom Talent Platform; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Professional growth

Community

Global impact

Remote with on-site

Job summary

Axiom is seeking experienced Australian-qualified lawyers with expertise in labour and employment law to join our flexible, on-demand legal talent network. The role focuses on practical, commercially minded advice and partnering with clients across organisations.

You will advise on employee relations, contracts, policies, and workplace investigations, and work with HR and business teams to address risks. Axiom offers remote-first arrangements with on-site presence for some clients, and a strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of Australian employment laws including the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Ability to turn complex legal issues into clear, practical advice.
• Confidence drafting and reviewing employment-related documents.
• Ability to work well with a range of stakeholders and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advising on employment and workplace relations matters, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary issues and workplace investigations.
• Providing guidance on Australian employment laws, including the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, workplace policies, procedures and other employment-related documents.
• Advising on organisational change, restructures and other people-related initiatives.
• Identifying workplace legal risks and recommending practical ways to address them.
• Working with HR, People and business teams, and communicating advice clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Employment law

Labour law

Practical advice

Stakeholder management

Drafting documents

Job description

Axiom welcomes expressions of interest from Australian-qualified lawyers with experience in labour and employment law. We’re interested in connecting with legal professionals who provide practical, commercially focused advice on workplace matters and enjoy partnering with clients and stakeholders across an organisation.

What you’ll do:

• Advising on employment and workplace relations matters, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary issues and workplace investigations.
• Providing guidance on Australian employment laws, including the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, workplace policies, procedures and other employment-related documents.
• Advising on organisational change, restructures and other people-related initiatives.
• Identifying workplace legal risks and recommending practical ways to address them.
• Working with HR, People and business teams, and communicating advice clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

About you:

• At least 5 years of post qualification experience.
• A sound understanding of Australian employment and workplace relations laws.
• Ability to turn complex legal issues into clear, practical advice.
• Confidence drafting and reviewing employment-related documents.
• Ability to work well with a range of stakeholders and can manage competing priorities.

Why Join Axiom?

• Flexibility: Choose assignments that fit your lifestyle and career goals.
• Professional Growth: Continue to develop your expertise through diverse projects.
• Community: Reconnect with a network of forward-thinking legal professionals.
• Impact: Contribute to impactful work with leading global organizations.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

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.

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 recognised 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. in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.

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 at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.

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