Interim Employment Lawyer (Remote/hourly) in City of London

Job description

A boutique employment law firm ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, is seeking an interim Employment Lawyer to support its growing caseload on an ad hoc hourly basis. This is a fully remote opportunity (within the UK), with flexibility to work around your schedule. There is also scope for a permanent hire for the right candidate.

About the Firm

Founded by former City lawyers, the firm is known for its intellectual rigour, responsiveness, and commercial awareness. The firm advises a diverse client base—from high-net-worth individuals to national and international organisations—on the full spectrum of employment law matters. Recent work includes:

• Weekly flow of 10+ settlement agreements
• Employee due diligence for large corporate transactions
• Complex disputes involving discrimination, restrictive covenants, and high court enforcement

What You’ll Do

You’ll work closely with senior lawyers on a variety of employment law matters, including:

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts and service agreements
• Advising on grievance and disciplinary procedures
• Negotiating senior employee exits and settlement agreements
• Handling employment tribunal claims and high court enforcement
• Providing strategic advice on TUPE, redundancy, and HR compliance

Ideal Candidate Profile

• UK-qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5+ years PQE in employment law
• Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Comfortable working independently and remotely
• Able to provide pragmatic, commercially sound advice

Compensation

• Hourly rate up between £80 - £110 (depending on experience)
• Flexible engagement: ad hoc, day rate, or project-based
• Outside of IR35.

If this role is of interest, apply or message for more details.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English