Employment Lawyer in London

We are currently seeking Employment Lawyers for leading corporations in a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience within employment law, either in‐house or supporting corporations through a law firm, including leading and advising on sensitive workplace investigations (such as grievances, disciplinary matters, whistleblowing complaints, misconduct, and senior employee issues).
• Opportunities available for candidates seeking part‐time or full‐time roles.
• Strong UK employment law experience, with exposure to international employment law matters.
• Demonstrated consistent good judgement, with strong attention to detail, superior written and verbal communication skills, and strong issue‐spotting ability; must be approachable and responsive.
• Strong interpersonal skills are crucial, as you will be expected to forge close working relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Qualified to practice as a lawyer in the UK.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

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 alternative 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.

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.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include Applicant Accommodation in the subject line.

Axiom Global Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 11777468 Registered Office: Challoner House, 3rd Floor, 19-21 Clerkenwell Close, London, UK, EC1R 0AA.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.

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. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.