Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly)

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

Job summary

A boutique law firm in the UK is seeking an interim Employment lawyer to assist with various employment law matters. The role is fully remote and offers flexibility in terms of hours and rates. Ideal candidates will have experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment issues, including drafting contracts and advising on HR compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters required.
• Ability to handle settlement agreements and disciplinary processes.
• Knowledge of restrictive covenants and breach of confidence.

Responsibilities

• Assist on an ad hoc basis with employment law matters.
• Draft employment contracts and negotiate terms for senior employees.
• Advise on grievances and disciplinary processes.

Skills

Drafting employment contracts

Negotiating employment terms

Advising on grievances

HR compliance

Employment tribunals

Job description

Job Description:

A boutique law firm specializing in Employment law is seeking 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 and handles a steady pipeline of work, including approximately 10 settlement agreements weekly. They also undertake broader project-related tasks such as employee due diligence for larger, well-established organizations. The scope of work can be tailored to the candidate's experience.

The ideal candidate should have experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including drafting employment contracts, negotiating employment terms for senior employees, settling agreements, advising on grievances and disciplinary processes, 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 based on an ad hoc hourly basis or day rates.

If interested, please apply for further information.