Labor & Employment Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

We are currently seeking a Labor & Employment (L&E) Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to work with a leading global company on their Motion business team. This role involves supporting a wide range of L&E topics across multiple jurisdictions, focusing particularly on the Nordics and Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and support on labor and employment issues in various countries, particularly in the Nordics and Switzerland.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of L&E strategies and processes.
• Analyze L&E data and support case management.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and support fiduciary responsibilities in Motion countries.
• Collaborate with local lawyers and panel firms for legal matters.
• Participate in significant global projects to drive cultural evolution and ensure compliance with initiatives such as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in labor and employment law.
• International experience in L&E law.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in other European languages is a plus.
• Sense of urgency combined with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and cross-functionally.
• Positive mentality and willingness to tackle new and ever-changing business needs.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience working in a multinational environment.
• Familiarity with the legal landscapes of the Motion countries.
• Ability to work remotely and manage responsibilities autonomously.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, 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 breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

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 reassignment, 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.

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Axiom Global AG is a company registered in Switzerland. Registered seat:  Lintheschergasse 10, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland CHE-164.623.351.

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