Employment Lawyers, Detroit Metro

Axiom is seeking an Employment Lawyer to support clients in the Detroit metro area, providing expert legal advice and support across a variety of industries to ensure compliance and mitigate risk in all aspects of employment law.

About Axiom

Axiom pioneers the alternative legal services industry, serving over 1,500 legal departments globally with a blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools. We deliver innovative solutions across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering legal professionals to engage in meaningful work. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and Client NPS score of +64% reflect our commitment to excellence, agility, collaboration, and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, separation agreements, employee handbooks, workplace policies, and other labor and employment-related documents.
• Provide legal guidance on employment law matters, including wage and hour compliance, discrimination claims, pay transparency, workplace investigations, and employee relations.
• Collaborate with clients, HR teams, and business leaders on workforce management initiatives, employment disputes, and compliance projects.
• Manage employment-related legal issues for clients across industries such as manufacturing, automotive, retail, and tech.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes to provide proactive counsel on evolving labor and employment laws.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay

The estimated total compensation for this full-time role is $104,500–$325,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and tools.