Group Legal Employment Advisor (Remote, Part-Time)

Hays Legal; London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational private healthcare group is looking for a mid- to senior-level employment lawyer to join their team on an interim basis. This remote role involves providing legal advice on various employment matters, with responsibilities including advising on employee relations, handling contentious claims, and delivering training. Candidates should have a robust background in employment law, specifically with experience in the healthcare sector being advantageous.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Flexible remote working

Qualifications

• Strong background in contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Experience in healthcare or insurance sectors preferred.
• Proven ability to manage a busy litigation caseload.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex employee relations issues and policy development.
• Provide strategic guidance on contentious employment matters.
• Monitor legislative developments and update internal teams.

Skills

Contentious employment law

Non-contentious employment law

TUPE

Legal advice

Policy development

Training delivery

Job description

Your new company
A leading multinational private healthcare group is seeking a mid- to senior-level employment lawyer to join its employment team on an interim basis. The team plays a key role in supporting the post-acquisition integration of workforces across the group. This is a remote role, requiring a minimum commitment of two half-days per week.
Your new role
As a member of the group's Employment team, you will provide expert legal advice on a wide range of employment matters. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on complex employee relations issues and supporting policy development
• Providing strategic and practical guidance on contentious matters, including early conciliation and employment tribunal claims
• Designing and delivering training on employment law topics to internal stakeholders
• Monitoring legislative developments and updating internal teams accordingly
• Supporting cross-border employment matters with input from external counsel as needed

What you'll need to succeed
You will bring a strong background in both contentious and non-contentious employment law, with a solid understanding of TUPE. Experience in the healthcare or insurance sectors, particularly with regulatory frameworks, would be advantageous. The ideal candidate will be self-sufficient, with a proven ability to manage a busy employment litigation caseload and provide clear, commercial advice to internal teams and operational stakeholders.
What you'll get in return

• Competitive day rate: £600-£750 (based on an 8-hour day)
• Flexible remote working within core hours (9am-5pm)

What you need to do now
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