Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly)

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

Job summary

A boutique law firm is seeking an interim Employment Lawyer for ad hoc work, handling settlement agreements and broader employment law projects. The ideal candidate should be experienced in both contentious and non-contentious matters, capable of drafting contracts, negotiating senior roles, and advising on compliance issues. This fully remote role offers flexibility and potential for a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Skilled in drafting contracts and negotiating for senior employees.
• Knowledge of grievance procedures, employment tribunals, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist on an ad hoc basis with approximately 10 settlement agreements weekly.
• Provide advice on HR compliance, disciplinary processes, and dismissals.
• Potential scope for permanent position depending on workload and candidate fit.

Skills

Contentious employment matters

Non-contentious employment matters

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

High court enforcement

Job description

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Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly), Plymouth

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Client:

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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 scope for a permanent position as well.

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.