Employment Lawyer - 3 to 6 Month Contract Assignment

Jameson Legal.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer for an initial in-house secondment assignment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years' PQE, strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, and preferably in-house experience. This assignment is anticipated to last three months with a potential to extend to six months, and immediate availability is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' PQE in employment law.
• Strong experience handling a full range of employment law matters.
• In-house experience preferred, but strong private practice candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Handle both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Provide corporate support related to employment law.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Contentious law handling

Non-contentious law handling

Corporate transaction exposure

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

We are working with a market-leading Alternative Legal Service Provider (ALSP) that is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer for an initial in-house secondment assignment.

The role is due to start ASAP and is expected to run for an initial period of three months, with the potential to extend to six months. This opportunity would suit lawyers currently in private practice who are interested in gaining in-house experience, as well as those who have already worked in-house via a secondment or prior contract role.

The successful candidate will have a broad employment law background, with experience across both contentious and non-contentious matters. Exposure to employment aspects of corporate transactions (including corporate support work) would be advantageous.

Given the quick start date, candidates who are available immediately or at short notice are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key requirements:

• Qualified in England & Wales
• Minimum of 6 years' PQE
• Strong experience handling a full range of employment law matters
• In-house experience preferred (via secondment or prior assignment), though strong private practice candidates will also be considered

For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please contact Solomon Cairns.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.