Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly)

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

Job summary

A boutique law firm specializing in Employment law is seeking an interim Employment Lawyer for ad hoc support roles, with potential for a permanent position. This fully remote role within the UK allows flexibility, requiring expertise in various employment law matters, including drafting contracts and advising organizations on compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious and non-contentious employment law required.
• Ability to draft contracts and negotiate settlements essential.
• Familiarity with HR compliance and employment tribunals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate employment contracts and settlement agreements.
• Advise on grievances, disciplinary processes, and HR compliance.
• Handle employment tribunals and enforcement of restrictive covenants.

Skills

Contentious employment matters

Non-contentious employment matters

Drafting employment contracts

Negotiating senior employee exits

Advising on grievances

HR compliance

Employment tribunals

Restrictive covenants

Job description

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Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly), Colchester

Client: Major, Lindsey & Africa

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

A boutique law firm specializing in Employment law is seeking an interim Employment Lawyer for ad hoc assistance, with potential for a permanent position.

The firm comprises former City lawyers and handles a steady flow of work, including approximately 10 settlement agreements weekly and broader projects such as employee due diligence for larger organizations.

The ideal candidate should have experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including drafting employment contracts, negotiating senior employee exits, settling agreements, advising on grievances and disciplinary processes, HR compliance, dismissal advice, employment tribunals, and restrictive covenants. Experience with breach of confidence and high court enforcement is preferred.

This role is fully remote within the UK and can be performed on an ad hoc hourly basis or day rates.

If interested, please apply for additional information.