Join Our Team as a Litigation Counsel at Axiom Location: Canada; Remote We are seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to join our team, supporting a leading client in the retail industry. In this role, you will manage a broad range of litigation matters, including Commercial General Liability (CGL) matters, while working closely with the General Counsel. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide strategic legal guidance, manage complex disputes, and collaborate with senior legal leadership in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: - Managing a broad range of litigation matters, including CGL matters. - Providing strategic legal advice and guidance on litigation risks, disputes, and resolution strategies. - Collaborating closely with the General Counsel to support litigation strategy and case management. - Working independently to assess legal matters, identify risks, and recommend practical solutions. - Proactively addressing litigation challenges while maintaining strong communication with key stakeholders. - Supporting a variety of litigation matters, with a focus on areas outside of commercial litigation. Qualifications: - 6+ years of relevant litigation experience. - Experience handling a broad range of litigation matters, including CGL matters. - Open to candidates from diverse litigation backgrounds and practice areas. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and quickly adapt to new legal matters and business environments. - Law degree and authorization to practice law in an applicable Canadian jurisdiction. Preferred Skills: - Prior in-house legal experience within the retail industry is an asset but not required. - Ability to work effectively with senior legal leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Compensation: The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $114,000-250,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $64,000-201,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools. About Axiom: For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life. Learn more about life at Axiom. 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 class alterative legal services. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an 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, gender identity, gender identity status, 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. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here. 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. #LI-ML

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