Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly)

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in London is seeking an interim Employment Lawyer for ad hoc assistance. The role is fully remote, requiring expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Candidates should be proficient in drafting contracts, negotiating terms, and advising on HR compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Preferred skills in drafting, negotiating, and advising on employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide ad hoc legal assistance in employment law.
• Handle settlement agreements and employee due diligence projects.

Skills

Drafting employment contracts

Negotiating terms

Settling agreements

Advising on grievance processes

HR compliance

Dismissal advice

Employment tribunals

Restrictive covenants

Breach of confidence

High court enforcement

Job description

Job Title:

Ad hoc Employment Lawyer (Remote/Hourly), London

Client:

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

A boutique law firm specializing in Employment law is seeking to hire an interim Employment Lawyer for ad hoc assistance, with potential for permanent employment. The firm comprises former City lawyers and handles a steady stream of work, including around 10 settlement agreements weekly and broader projects such as employee due diligence for large organizations.

The ideal candidate should have experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Skills in drafting employment contracts, negotiating terms 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 are preferred.

This role is fully remote within the UK and can be engaged on an ad hoc hourly basis or day rates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for additional information.