With over 1,200 (and growing) Axiomites based around the world, we seek to live up to the New York Times’ prediction that: “A more sweeping transformation may be on the horizon. And it may look a lot like Axiom”.
Our company is ranked #1 in business of law, innovation in corporate strategy and innovation in law firm efficiency by the Financial Times, and our CEO Mark Harris is recognized by Forbes as a “name you need to know” and by the National Law Journal as a “top ten agent for change”.
We are looking for experienced Commercial Contract Lawyers to join our team on a full-time basis, either remotely or in a hybrid capacity. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading companies across retail, technology, consumer goods, and professional services industries.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, such as vendor contracts, supply agreements, licensing deals, SaaS agreements, service contracts, and NDAs, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and corporate policies.
Provide legal counsel on contract terms and conditions while negotiating with external vendors, clients, and suppliers.
Assess legal and business risks associated with commercial contracts and develop strategies to mitigate potential exposure.
Qualifications:
Must be an active member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
A minimum of 3 years of legal experience in Ontario, with a strong focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts in an in-house environment.
Experience in developing contract templates and managing contract databases is considered an asset.
Compensation, Benefits & Work Environment:
Starting salary from $120,000 with a highly competitive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage.
Access to professional development and learning programs.
Primarily remote work, though some clients may require occasional on-site presence.
About Us:
Axiom is a global leader in providing high-quality, on-demand legal talent. With operations across North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, and APAC, we support legal departments in optimizing efficiency and adapting to the ever-evolving business landscape through top-tier alternative legal services.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Axiom is proud to be recognized as a top employer for LGBTQ+ equality, earning high marks in the Corporate Equality Index. Our legal department is Mansfield-certified, ensuring that at least 50% of leadership and external counsel candidates are diverse.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Axiom is dedicated to fair employment practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please reach out to us at toronto@axiomlaw.com .
Privacy & Employment Conditions:
Axiom values your privacy. To understand how we collect and use your data, please refer to our privacy policy at Axiom Privacy Notice . Employment is contingent on successful background checks, verification of identity, and legal authorization to work.
By applying, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Mar 09, 2025
Full time
We are looking for experienced Commercial Contract Lawyers to join our team on a full-time basis, either remotely or in a hybrid capacity. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading companies across retail, technology, consumer goods, and professional services industries.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, such as vendor contracts, supply agreements, licensing deals, SaaS agreements, service contracts, and NDAs, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and corporate policies.
Provide legal counsel on contract terms and conditions while negotiating with external vendors, clients, and suppliers.
Assess legal and business risks associated with commercial contracts and develop strategies to mitigate potential exposure.
Qualifications:
Must be an active member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
A minimum of 3 years of legal experience in Ontario, with a strong focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts in an in-house environment.
Experience in developing contract templates and managing contract databases is considered an asset.
Compensation, Benefits & Work Environment:
Starting salary from $120,000 with a highly competitive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage.
Access to professional development and learning programs.
Primarily remote work, though some clients may require occasional on-site presence.
About Us:
Axiom is a global leader in providing high-quality, on-demand legal talent. With operations across North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, and APAC, we support legal departments in optimizing efficiency and adapting to the ever-evolving business landscape through top-tier alternative legal services.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Axiom is proud to be recognized as a top employer for LGBTQ+ equality, earning high marks in the Corporate Equality Index. Our legal department is Mansfield-certified, ensuring that at least 50% of leadership and external counsel candidates are diverse.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Axiom is dedicated to fair employment practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please reach out to us at toronto@axiomlaw.com .
Privacy & Employment Conditions:
Axiom values your privacy. To understand how we collect and use your data, please refer to our privacy policy at Axiom Privacy Notice . Employment is contingent on successful background checks, verification of identity, and legal authorization to work.
By applying, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
We are currently seeking Payments Lawyers to work with Canada’s largest in-house banking and financial institutions. This role offers the opportunity to influence major financial operations and innovate within the rapidly evolving payments sector. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of related experience with deep understanding of regulations impacting payments systems and services. Responsibilities
Working with and advising business clients directly to provide comprehensive legal counsel on a range of regulatory and transactional matters concerning payment systems and services for large financial institutions, including card issuing, ACH payments, mobile payments, card schemes and payment networks, gift cards, B2B payments and other emerging payment systems.
Drafting, negotiating and executing cards/payments documentation, marketing client facing materials including Terms and Conditions and contracts relating to the full practical legal advice and support on business matters in a dynamic environment.
Collaborate with the internal business, legal and compliance teams to analyze and interpret proposed payment related legislation and regulations (both domestic and international) and their effect on current or pending products.
Provide counsel on payments systems and services and draft related documentation.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience working in-house or in-firm advising banks, financial institutions or payment related corporations.
Experience providing legal support and analysis on a range of payment related matters including: merchant acquiring, card issuing, mobile payments, ACH payments, B2B payments and other emerging payment systems.
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Compensation, Benefits & Location: This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, 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-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 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. Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at toronto@axiomlaw.com . In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview. 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.
Jan 01, 2025
Full time
We are currently seeking Payments Lawyers to work with Canada’s largest in-house banking and financial institutions. This role offers the opportunity to influence major financial operations and innovate within the rapidly evolving payments sector. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of related experience with deep understanding of regulations impacting payments systems and services. Responsibilities
Working with and advising business clients directly to provide comprehensive legal counsel on a range of regulatory and transactional matters concerning payment systems and services for large financial institutions, including card issuing, ACH payments, mobile payments, card schemes and payment networks, gift cards, B2B payments and other emerging payment systems.
Drafting, negotiating and executing cards/payments documentation, marketing client facing materials including Terms and Conditions and contracts relating to the full practical legal advice and support on business matters in a dynamic environment.
Collaborate with the internal business, legal and compliance teams to analyze and interpret proposed payment related legislation and regulations (both domestic and international) and their effect on current or pending products.
Provide counsel on payments systems and services and draft related documentation.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience working in-house or in-firm advising banks, financial institutions or payment related corporations.
Experience providing legal support and analysis on a range of payment related matters including: merchant acquiring, card issuing, mobile payments, ACH payments, B2B payments and other emerging payment systems.
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Compensation, Benefits & Location: This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, 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-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 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. Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at toronto@axiomlaw.com . In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview. 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.
We are currently seeking Marketing & Advertising Lawyers to work with global companies across all industries. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in advertising law, with a focus on providing legal advice and support for marketing campaigns, promotions, and advertising strategies. Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel and guidance on advertising and marketing campaigns, including reviewing advertising materials for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements related to marketing and advertising, such as sponsorship agreements, influencer agreements, and agency agreements.
Stay updated on industry trends and changes in advertising regulations, and advise clients on best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
Qualifications
Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on advertising and marketing law, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department setting.
In-depth knowledge of Canadian advertising laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Competition Act, Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, and applicable provincial regulations.
Preferred Qualifications (not Required But Considered Advantageous)
Familiarity with digital marketing platforms and technologies, including social media advertising and influencer marketing.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Compensation, Benefits & Location: This role offers competitive compenstion and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, 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-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, Australia 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. Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at toronto@axiomlaw.com . In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview. 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.
Oct 22, 2024
Hybrid
We are currently seeking Marketing & Advertising Lawyers to work with global companies across all industries. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in advertising law, with a focus on providing legal advice and support for marketing campaigns, promotions, and advertising strategies. Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel and guidance on advertising and marketing campaigns, including reviewing advertising materials for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements related to marketing and advertising, such as sponsorship agreements, influencer agreements, and agency agreements.
Stay updated on industry trends and changes in advertising regulations, and advise clients on best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
Qualifications
Active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on advertising and marketing law, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department setting.
In-depth knowledge of Canadian advertising laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Competition Act, Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, and applicable provincial regulations.
Preferred Qualifications (not Required But Considered Advantageous)
Familiarity with digital marketing platforms and technologies, including social media advertising and influencer marketing.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Compensation, Benefits & Location: This role offers competitive compenstion and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, 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-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, Australia 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. Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at toronto@axiomlaw.com . In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview. 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.
