Interim Employment Lawyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Assist clients with a wide array of employment-related tasks.

• Address HR consultancy and everyday employment law inquiries.

• Prepare and assess contracts, policies, and handbooks.

• Oversee disciplinary, grievance, and performance-related matters.

• Provide guidance on redundancies, organizational changes, and TUPE.

• Manage issues related to discrimination, equality, and diversity.

• Handle employment tribunal claims effectively.

• Negotiate and manage settlement agreements.

• Educate clients on employment law and best practices.

• Maintain regular communication with a sponsoring Partner and client team.

• Participate in full-time or part-time roles that may be office-based, hybrid, or fully remote based on client preferences and requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a qualified lawyer.

• Extensive experience in employment law, preferably acquired in a prominent private practice or in-house setting.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities and a collaborative mindset.

• Capacity to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work efficiently and promptly under tight deadlines.

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Capability to work independently while also collaborating with the broader team.

• Necessary right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not an option.

• Background screening is required; depending on the role, this may involve a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate.

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to the firm's resources and know-how.

• Opportunities to engage in training and development within the firm.

• Access to high-quality roles and projects with Simmons & Simmons’ leading clients.

• Support from a Simmons & Simmons ‘sponsor Partner’ during external assignments.

• Availability of the firm’s resources and knowledge while on assignment.

• In-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants.

• Firmwide webinars and events.

• Backing from a prominent international law firm.

• Flexible working arrangements wherever feasible.

• Comprehensive support from the Simmons & Simmons team.