Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly)

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

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Ad hoc Employment Lawyer to support employment matters on a flexible basis. The role involves drafting contracts, settling agreements, and advising on grievance processes, ideal for someone with experience in both contentious and non-contentious issues. This position is fully remote within the UK, catering to various workloads based on the candidate's experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters required.
• Ability to draft employment contracts and negotiate for senior employees essential.
• Familiarity with HR compliance and employment tribunals preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Contentious employment matters

Non-contentious employment matters

Drafting employment contracts

Negotiating entry and exit

Advising on grievance processes

HR compliance

Dismissal advice

Employment tribunals

Restrictive covenants

High court enforcement

Job description

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Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly), Manchester

Client:

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Location:

Manchester, 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 looking to hire an interim Employment lawyer to assist on an ad hoc basis. There is also scope for a permanent position.

The firm comprises former City lawyers specializing in Employment law. The workload includes approximately 10 settlement agreements weekly, along with broader project-related work such as employee due diligence for larger organizations. The scope of work varies depending on the candidate's experience.

The ideal candidate should have experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including drafting employment contracts, negotiating entry and exit for senior employees, settling agreements, advising on grievance 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 performed on an ad hoc hourly basis or day rates.

If interested, please apply for additional information.