Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly)

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

Job summary

A boutique law firm in the UK seeks an interim Employment Lawyer for ad hoc work, with potential for permanent employment. The role involves drafting contracts, advising on grievances, and handling settlement agreements. Ideal candidates should have experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law, working remotely within the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious and non-contentious employment law required.
• Ability to draft contracts and negotiate for senior employees.
• Knowledge of HR compliance and employment tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Assist on an ad hoc basis with employment law matters.
• Handle approximately 10 settlement agreements weekly.
• Engage in employee due diligence for larger organizations.

Skills

Contentious employment law

Non-contentious employment law

Drafting employment contracts

Negotiating entry and exit for senior employees

Settling agreements

Advising on grievances and disciplinary actions

HR compliance

Dismissal advice

Employment tribunals

Restrictive covenants

Breach of confidence

High court enforcement

Job description

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Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

A boutique law firm focusing on employment matters is looking to hire an interim employment lawyer to assist on an ad hoc basis, with the possibility of permanent employment.

The firm comprises former City lawyers specializing in employment law. The workload includes approximately 10 settlement agreements weekly and broader projects such as employee due diligence for larger organizations. The scope of work will depend on the candidate's experience.

The ideal candidate should have experience in contentious and non-contentious employment law, including drafting employment contracts, negotiating entry and exit for senior employees, settling agreements, advising on grievances and disciplinary actions, HR compliance, dismissal advice, employment tribunals, restrictive covenants, breach of confidence, and high court enforcement.

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

If interested, please apply for more information.