Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly)

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

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Wakefield seeks a remote Employment Lawyer for ad hoc work with potential for permanent roles. Ideal candidates should have solid experience in employment law, including both contentious and non-contentious cases, along with relevant negotiation and advisory skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Ability to draft contracts and negotiate settlements.
• Familiarity with grievance and disciplinary processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist on an ad hoc basis with employment law matters.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts.
• Advise organizations on HR compliance and tribunal matters.

Skills

Contentious employment matters

Non-contentious employment matters

Drafting employment contracts

Negotiating employee entries and exits

Advising on grievance processes

HR compliance

Employment tribunals

Job description

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Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly), Wakefield

Client:

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

A boutique law firm specializing in Employment law 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 and handles a steady stream of work, including approximately 10 settlement agreements weekly and broader projects such as employee due diligence for larger organizations.

The ideal candidate should have experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including drafting employment contracts, negotiating senior employee entries and exits, 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 based on an ad hoc hourly or day rate basis.

If interested, please apply for additional information.