Mid-Level Employment Counsel - Global HR & Policy

Axiom; Denver (CO); 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 work with some of the world’s largest companies across all industries. You will advise HR and management on hiring, discipline, accommodations, leaves, and investigations, and counsel on discrimination and harassment matters.

You will develop global HR policies, wage-and-hour guidance, and training, with international experience and collaboration with foreign counsel. Axiom supports flexible work arrangements and professional growth while delivering

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 and wage/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 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.

Skills

Employment counseling

Communication skills

Independent work

Judgment

Training delivery

HR collaboration

International exposure

Education

J.D.

Job description

Axiom is seeking Employment Lawyers to work with some of the world’s largest companies across all industries. You will advise HR and management on hiring, discipline, accommodations, leaves, and investigations, and counsel on discrimination and harassment matters.

You will develop global HR policies, wage-and-hour guidance, and training, with international experience and collaboration with foreign counsel. Axiom supports flexible work arrangements and professional growth while delivering