Employment Lawyers, Detroit Metro

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.

About Axiom

We are 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 in class alterative legal services.

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