Employment Associate

Axiom, a global leader in alternative legal services, is working with a globally recognized technology company seeking an Employment Associate to join their team on an interim-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity to explore working with a leader in the technology space and establish a successful career as an in-house employment lawyer.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide strategic and pragmatic legal advice in all areas of employment law, including employment agreements and structures, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution and mitigation, policy and procedures, and labor/union negotiations.
- Review, draft, and update policies, procedures, and playbooks, and guide internal people managers and HR on matters impacting wage and hour and gig economy workers.
- Manage employment-related disputes and mitigate risk and potential litigation.
- Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders.

**Requirements**:

- 3-8 years of experience focusing on labour and employment law in Australia.
- Strong knowledge of Australian Employment Laws and the Fair Work Act.
- Experience working within a large in-house legal department or with a sophisticated law firm.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Must have full Australian working rights and be eligible to practice in Australia.

**Why Join Axiom?**

**World-class clients** - our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with premier companies, including F100 and ASX-listed organisations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.

**Flexibility**- we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility - in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time - we match you with opportunities to help you reach these goals.

**A dedicated talent team** - we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional, by assigning you a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements

**Referral bonus** - once you start working with us, refer your legal peers and enjoy a generous referral bonus as a thank you for expanding the Axiom community

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- 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. _

**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 recognized 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. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.
- 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._