Commercial Lawyer

Axiom is supporting a boutique practice seeking a capable lawyer to assist across a mix of commercial, litigation and advisory matters. The role offers exposure to both contentious and non‑contentious work for business clients, with the opportunity to take ownership of files and contribute to the smooth running of the practice. You will support the principal by managing day‑to‑day workflow, reviewing work product, and helping maintain strong client relationships. The position involves hands‑on legal work across active matters, along with general practice support to ensure continuity when the principal is occupied or unavailable. It’s well suited to a lawyer who is confident working independently while still collaborating closely within a small team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage employment law matters including bullying and grievance issues, general protections and adverse action claims, separation negotiations, deeds of release, employment agreements, policy advice and WorkCover‑related submissions.
• Handle commercial disputes by preparing letters of demand, managing services‑agreement terminations, drafting mediation correspondence, preparing commercial deeds of release and liaising with barristers when needed.
• Completing trusts, estates and corporate work such as drafting wills and powers of attorney, reviewing and amending trust deeds, advising on DOCAs and preparing corporate resolutions and related correspondence.
• Provide IP and commercial advisory support through reviewing trademark coexistence agreements, licensing arrangements, services agreements, share option agreements and a range of commercial contracts.
• Independently managing files while escalating matters only when deadlines, complaints, settlement authority, novel issues or barrister briefs require the Managing Partner’s involvement.
• Work confidently with cloud‑based practice systems including ActionStep or Smokeball, DocuSign and Microsoft 365 to manage documents, billing and client communications.

Requirements:

• Experience managing employment law matters, including grievances, general protections issues, separations, deeds of release, employment agreements and WorkCover‑related advice.
• Capability to handle commercial disputes such as letters of demand, services‑agreement terminations, mediation correspondence and liaising with barristers when required.
• Competence across trusts, estates and corporate tasks including wills, powers of attorney, trust deed amendments, DOCAs and corporate resolutions.
• Strong commercial advisory and IP experience with the ability to review licensing arrangements, services agreements, share option agreements and broader commercial contracts while working confidently within cloud‑based practice systems.

Why Rejoin Axiom?

• Flexibility: Choose assignments that fit your lifestyle and career goals.
• Professional Growth: Continue to develop your expertise through diverse projects.
• Community: Reconnect with a network of forward-thinking legal professionals.
• Impact: Contribute to impactful work with leading global organizations.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more.  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.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.  Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. 

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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