Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm specializing in Employment law seeks an ad hoc Employment Lawyer for remote work within the UK. The candidate will assist with a variety of employment matters, from contractual negotiations to handling grievances, potentially leading to permanent employment. Ideal for lawyers experienced in both contentious and non-contentious areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Familiarity with HR compliance, dismissals, and employment tribunals.
• Ability to draft contracts and settle agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide ad hoc assistance in employment law.
• Handle settlement agreements and employee due diligence.
• Advise on grievances, disciplinary processes, and high court enforcement.

Skills

Contentious employment matters

Non-contentious employment matters

Drafting employment contracts

Negotiating entry and exit for senior employees

Settling agreements

Advising on grievances and disciplinary processes

HR compliance

Breach of confidence

Job description

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Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly), Cambridge

Client: Major, Lindsey & Africa

Location:

Remote (within the UK)

Job Category:

Legal / Employment Law

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

A boutique law firm specializing in Employment law is seeking an interim Employment Lawyer for ad hoc assistance, with potential for permanent hire. The firm comprises former City lawyers and handles a steady pipeline of work, including approximately 10 settlement agreements weekly and broader project-related tasks such as employee due diligence for larger organizations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including drafting employment contracts, negotiating entry and exit for senior employees, settling agreements, advising on grievances and disciplinary processes, HR compliance, dismissals, employment tribunals, restrictive covenants, breach of confidence, and some high court enforcement.

This role is fully remote within the UK and can be structured as ad hoc hourly or day rate work. Interested candidates should apply for further details.