Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly)

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

Job summary

A boutique law firm in the UK is seeking an ad hoc Employment Lawyer to assist with various employment law matters. This role offers flexible engagement on an hourly basis and the potential for permanent hire, allowing lawyers to work remotely while handling both contentious and non-contentious employment issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Strong skills in drafting contracts and handling employment issues.
• Knowledge of HR compliance and disciplinary processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist on an ad hoc basis with employment law matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and settle employment agreements.
• Advise clients on grievances, compliance, and employment tribunals.

Skills

Contentious employment matters

Non-contentious employment matters

Drafting employment contracts

Negotiating entry and exits

Advising on grievances

Job description

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Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly), Southampton

Client:

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

8

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

A boutique law firm focusing on Employment law is seeking an interim Employment Lawyer to assist on an ad hoc basis, with potential for permanent hire.

The firm comprises former City lawyers specializing in Employment law, handling around 10 settlement agreements weekly, and conducting employee due diligence for larger organizations. The scope of work varies based 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 exits 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 structured as an ad hoc hourly or daily rate engagement.

If interested, please apply for additional information.