Senior Employment Solicitor – Remote Consultant

Harper James; Daliburgh; Remote; GBP 165,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly consultancy

Flexible consultancy engagement

Job summary

Harper James is looking for a Senior Employment Solicitor on a consultancy basis. With 10+ years’ PQE, you will manage a diverse caseload across contentious and non-contentious employment matters for startups to international businesses.

You’ll advise on day-to-day workforce issues, TUPE, restructures and exec severances, while collaborating with our national team. Remote-friendly, flexible consultancy model with strong client service focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ PQE in employment law.
• Experience across contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Advising employers and handling tribunals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a broad range of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious.
• Advise on day-to-day workforce issues, restructures and HR disputes.
• Collaborate with founders, HR teams, and in-house counsel.
• Draft consultancy agreements and advise on IR35 status.
• Manage senior exec severances and TUPE transfers.

Skills

Employment Law

Contentious & Non-contentious

Client Relationships

Independent Working

AI Tools

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Harper James is looking for a Senior Employment Solicitor on a consultancy basis. With 10+ years’ PQE, you will manage a diverse caseload across contentious and non-contentious employment matters for startups to international businesses.

You’ll advise on day-to-day workforce issues, TUPE, restructures and exec severances, while collaborating with our national team. Remote-friendly, flexible consultancy model with strong client service focus.