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Employment Lawyers, Detroit Metro
About this role
Join Our Team as an Employment Lawyer at Axiom Location: Detroit, MI We are seeking Employment Lawyers to support clients based in the Detroit metro area. In this role, you will provide expert legal advice and support to our clients across a variety of industries, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk in all aspects of employment law. This is an existing vacancy. Responsibilities: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements, separation agreements, employee handbooks, workplace policies, and other labor and employment-related documents.
Providing legal guidance on employment law matters, including wage and hour compliance, discrimination claims, pay transparency, workplace investigations, and employee relations. Collaborating with clients, HR teams, and business leaders on workforce management initiatives, employment disputes, and compliance projects. Managing employment-related legal issues for clients across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, retail and tech.
Staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes to provide proactive counsel on evolving labor and employment laws. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in labor and employment law. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and related workplace compliance requirements. Proven track record of advising clients on employment litigation avoidance, workplace investigations, policy development, and risk management strategies.
Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills. Juris Doctor degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in Michigan or eligible for admission. Preferred Skills: Experience with employment litigation and multi-state compliance issues. SHRM, HRCI, or other relevant employment law or HR-related certifications are a plus. Compensation: The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 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.