Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly)

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

Job summary

A boutique law firm is seeking an interim Employment Lawyer in Chester for ad hoc work, with potential for permanent hire. This role involves flexible remote work within the UK, focusing on contentious and non-contentious employment issues, including drafting contracts and advising on HR compliance. The ideal candidate should be experienced in handling employment tribunals and settlement agreements.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting employment contracts and settling agreements.
• Ability to advise on grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Familiarity with dismissals and restrictive covenants.

Responsibilities

• Provide ad hoc assistance in employment law matters.
• Handle settlement agreements and broader project work.
• Advise clients on various employment-related issues.

Skills

Contentious employment issues

Non-contentious employment issues

HR compliance

Negotiating entry and exit for senior employees

Employment tribunals

Job description

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Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly), Chester

Client:

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Location:

Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

A boutique law firm focusing on Employment matters is seeking an interim Employment Lawyer for ad hoc assistance, with potential for permanent hire.

The firm comprises former City lawyers specializing in Employment law, handling around 10 settlement agreements weekly and broader project work such as employee due diligence for larger organizations. The scope of work varies based on the candidate's experience.

The ideal candidate should have experience in contentious and non-contentious employment issues, 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 high court enforcement.

This role is fully remote within the UK, with flexible billing options including ad hoc hourly or day rates.

If interested, please apply for more information.