Mid-Level Employment Counsel - HR Policy & Training

Axiom; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom seeks Employment Lawyers to advise HR and management for international clients and global teams. You will handle hiring, performance issues, discipline, and investigations while shaping HR policies and training across borders.

The role emphasizes wage-hour compliance, employment counseling, and collaboration with HR to support both large corporate and in‑house environments. This is a full‑time position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

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 (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.

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.
• Support commercial and corporate work as needed, including contracts with employment‑related provisions.
• Contribute to legal templates, playbooks, and process improvements.

Skills

Employment law

HR counseling

Communication

Training delivery

Independent work

Education

J.D.

Job description

Axiom seeks Employment Lawyers to advise HR and management for international clients and global teams. You will handle hiring, performance issues, discipline, and investigations while shaping HR policies and training across borders.

The role emphasizes wage-hour compliance, employment counseling, and collaboration with HR to support both large corporate and in‑house environments. This is a full‑time position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.