Job Description
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.
The 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 Counsel and preparation for hearings
• Advising on restrictive covenants
• Supporting corporate colleagues on transactions (TUPE, indemnities, warranties, due diligence)
• Providing pragmatic day-to-day guidance to clients on strategic employment issues
We are looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer (ideally 6PQE+) with strong technical ability across both contentious and non-contentious work. Someone who is comfortable picking ...