We are seeking an Employment Counsel (junior level ) for our client. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in employment law, and will work closely with their Human Resources department.

Location: New York, NY or Edison, NJ (candidate should be willing to go to one of these office locations at least 3 days a week )

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day proactive legal advice, guidance, and counseling on employment law matters.
• Collaborate with HR to address employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and resolve grievances.
• Review and advise on disciplinary actions and terminations in partnership with HR.
• Assist in managing responses to subpoenas, document requests, and administrative complaints.
• Handle EEOC complaints and investigations and assist in the resolution of discrimination complaints.
• Support employment law litigation, including drafting and responding to legal documents.
• Recommend and help implement employment law training for the HR team.
• Maintain accurate employment law records and databases.
• Perform other legal duties as directed by the Head of Legal, Americas or Deputy Head of Legal - USA.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in employment law, with a preference for candidates who have some in-house experience.
• Law degree from a top-tier law school and good standing to practice in any U.S. state.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Open to taking on a variety of legal matters beyond just employment law.
• Experience interacting with HR teams and other legal colleagues effectively.

Company Description:

Techaxis is a US-based firm that specializes in discovering, engaging, and placing top talent globally, for full-time or contract positions in leadership and mid to senior-level positions for companies in the technology, healthcare, energy, and education space.

Techaxis Inc. is headquartered in Northern Virginia, USA. We are ranked #3294 in Inc 5000 and #105 in Inc 5000 DC Metro Series, SWaM, and WBE Certified technology talent search firm.

Equal Opportunities Employer:

Our clients provide equal opportunities to all its employees and all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to their race, caste, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, sex, age, nationality, disability, and veteran status. Employees of our client shall be treated with dignity and in accordance with their policy to maintain a work environment free of sexual harassment, whether physical, verbal, or psychological. Employee policies and practices shall be administered in a manner that would ensure that in all matters equal opportunity is provided to those eligible and the decisions are merit-based.