Labour & Employment Lawyer

We are currently seeking Labour & Employment Lawyers to work with our clients at some of the world’s largest companies across a range of industries.

The ideal candidate will have experience advising employers on workplace matters, with a background in one or more of the following areas: employee investigations; compensation, pension and benefits; general employment law; or labour relations . Candidates do not need experience across all areas.

Join Our Team as a Lawyer at Axiom!

We are currently seeking Labour & Employment Lawyers to work with our clients at some of the world’s largest companies across a range of industries.

The ideal candidate will have experience advising employers on workplace matters, with a background in one or more of the following areas: employee investigations; compensation, pension and benefits; general employment law; or labour relations . Candidates do not need experience across all areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to employers on a range of labour, employment, and workplace matters, including employee relations, workplace policies, terminations, accommodations, leaves, and other employment issues.
• Conduct or advise on workplace investigations, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, misconduct, retaliation, and other employee complaints.
• Advise on compensation, pension, and benefits matters, including employment-related compensation programs, incentive arrangements, pension and retirement plans, and employee benefit programs.
• Counsel employers on labour relations matters, which may include collective agreements, unionized workforces, grievances, arbitrations, collective bargaining, and labour disputes.
• Partner with HR, employee relations, benefits, compensation, and business leaders to identify and manage employment-related legal and regulatory risks.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal experience in one or more of the following areas: employee investigations; compensation, pension and benefits; general employment law; or labour relations , preferably with in-house experience
• Experience advising employers and HR teams on workplace matters and applicable Ontario and Canadian employment and labour laws
• Strong ability to provide practical legal guidance and work cross-functionally with HR and business stakeholders
• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Compensation

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $114,000-250,000 per yearand for non-attorney roles is $64,000-201,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axioms' average for 2025 - the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, 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 inclass alterative legal services.

Diversityis core to our values and we are proud to be an 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, gender identity, gender identity status, 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.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please View email address on apply.j-vers.com.

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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.