Interim Employment Lawyer

Employment Lawyer – Interim

A modern, growing UK law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its Reading office on an interim basis. This is a 3–6 month contract supporting a busy regional team with a broad mix of advisory, contentious and corporate support work.

Workload

• Around 40% non-contentious advisory
• Around 40% contentious (including tribunal matters)
• Around 20% corporate support on transactions

You’ll step into an established team and take on a varied caseload, including:

• Advising employers on recruitment, discrimination, grievances, disciplinaries, sickness absence, parental rights and contract issues
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and handbooks
• Handling settlement agreements for both employers and senior individuals
• Managing tribunal matters end-to-end, including pleadings, disclosure, witness statements, liaison with ...