Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly)

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A boutique law firm is seeking an interim Employment Lawyer for ad hoc tasks, possibly leading to a permanent job. This fully remote position requires experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law, focusing on various legal tasks including drafting contracts and advising on grievances.

Qualifications

• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment issues required.
• Previous work with settlement agreements and employee due diligence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting employment contracts and negotiating agreements.
• Provide guidance on employment issues, including HR compliance and tribunal matters.
• Handle broader project work related to employment law as needed.

Skills

Drafting employment contracts

Negotiating senior employee exits

Advising on grievances and disciplinary actions

HR compliance

Employment tribunals

Restrictive covenants

Breach of confidence

High court enforcement

Job description

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Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly), Exeter

Client: Major, Lindsey & Africa

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

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

The firm comprises former City lawyers specializing in Employment law, handling approximately 10 settlement agreements weekly, along with broader project work such as employee due diligence for larger organizations. The workload can be tailored based on the candidate's experience.

The ideal candidate should have experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment issues, including drafting employment contracts, negotiating senior employee exits, settling agreements, advising on grievances and disciplinary actions, HR compliance, dismissals, employment tribunals, restrictive covenants, breach of confidence, and high court enforcement.

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

If interested, please apply for further information.