**Job Posting: Employment Counsel**

We are currently seeking an Employment Counsel to work with a leading athletic apparel retailer on a long-term engagement expected to last one year.

**Responsibilities:**
- Assist the Employment Legal Team in providing counsel and collaborating with Human Resources on various employment matters, including recruiting, hiring, benefits, compensation, employee relations, discipline, terminations, investigations, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour compliance.
- Draft and revise employment legal contracts under the supervision of the Legal Team.
- Partner with company stakeholders to gather information and approvals necessary for employment legal matters.
- Field and respond to inquiries from various teams regarding legal processes.
- Collaborate with all members of the legal team across global office locations, including attorney and administrative personnel.
- Review and monitor legal developments, advise business partners as necessary, and address potential impact and risk to the company.
- Assist in designing contracts, policies, and best practices in collaboration with other Employment Legal team members.

**Preferred Qualifications:**
- At least 10 years of experience counseling clients on employment law issues, conducting investigations, and managing litigation.
- Strong ability to build cross-functional relationships with team members.
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, both individually and as part of a team.
- Excellent analytical, written, verbal, research, organizational, and communication skills.
- Good judgment with an understanding of when to seek guidance or input.
- Resident of and called to the bar in either Ontario or Alberta.

**Compensation, Benefits & Location:**
- This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, along with access to professional development resources and learning programs.
- Predominantly remote work, with some clients requiring on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein is correct to the best of your knowledge.