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We are currently seeking Employment Lawyers for leading corporations in a variety of industries. 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.
Job Responsibility:
Provide counseling on UK employment law, specialising in employee relations, intricate performance processes, exits, and settlement agreements
Offer strong international employment counseling experience, advising on risks and supporting HR with policies and training initiatives
Support procurement & commercial teams in the business
contracting with customers making sure personnel-related clauses are reviewed such as health and safety
Act as a trusted advisor to senior level management, executives, and senior lawyers within the company in providing expert employment legal advice
Provide legal advice to key stakeholders on high profile individual terminations, terminations in high-risk jurisdictions and on allegations of sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination in coordination with business and HR
Draft bespoke employment/retention/transfer contracts for senior executive and critical positions, and regularly reviewing and updating employment contract templates in key countries
Requirements:
2 to 15 years post qualification experience within employment law in-house or supporting corporations through a law firm
UK employment law and international employment law experience
Demonstrate consistent good judgement, with strong attention to detail, superior written, communication and issue spotting skills, and must be approachable and responsive
Strong inter-personal skills are crucial as you will be expected to forge close working relationships with your colleagues and stakeholder
Must reside and have full rights to work in the UK - unrestricted