Senior Employment Counsel – Global HR & Policy (Remote)

Axiom; Phoenix (AZ); 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 work with some of the world’s largest companies across industries. You will advise HR and management on all aspects of employment, including hiring, performance, discipline, and investigations, while shaping policies for global teams.

Candidates should have a J.D. and active U.S. bar, 5+ years in employment law, and strong counseling skills, with experience training HR teams and handling international issues. Axiom offers comprehensive compensation and benefits.

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 experience

Counseling HR/management

Training employees/managers

International employment issues

Independent work style

Excellent communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. state bar

Job description

Axiom seeks Employment Lawyers to work with some of the world’s largest companies across industries. You will advise HR and management on all aspects of employment, including hiring, performance, discipline, and investigations, while shaping policies for global teams.

Candidates should have a J.D. and active U.S. bar, 5+ years in employment law, and strong counseling skills, with experience training HR teams and handling international issues. Axiom offers comprehensive compensation and benefits.