We have an excellent opportunity with our client, who is seeking an eto provide interim support on a high-profile and business-critical litigation matter.
Role - Interim Senior Employment Lawyer
This is a senior, hands-on role with broad responsibility for UK employment law matters, with a particular focus on contentious and large-scale litigation work.
The successful candidate will support the business through a critical stage of ongoing litigation. The role requires a commercially minded employment lawyer who is comfortable operating in a high-pressure and fast-moving environment.
Job Description
Core responsibilities include:
Managing contentious employment matters end-to-end, including:
* Employment Tribunal claims
* High Court proceedings
* Group and multi-claimant litigation
* Advising senior stakeholders across HR, Operations and the wider business on employment risk and strategy
* Translating complex legal issues into clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice
* Instructing and managing external counsel, including leading employment silks and specialist firms
* Supporting litigation strategy and procedural management, including coordination with external legal teams
Candidate Profile
* Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with strong employment law and litigation experience
* 4+ PQE
Strong track record managing contentious employment matters, including:
* Multi-claimant litigation
* Collective disputes
* Worker status claims
* Class-action style matters
* Strong understanding of UK Employment Tribunal procedure
* Comfortable working closely with external counsel without relying on them for basic procedural guidance
* Prior in-house experience preferred, though strong private practice candidates will be considered
* Experience within the technology, platform or gig economy sectors would be highly advantageous
* Resilient, commercially minded and comfortable operating in a demanding, high-volume environment
* Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to manage challenging internal demands effectively
Key Details
* Contract type: Interim
* Initial duration: Minimum 3 months with strong likelihood of extension
* Start date: ASAP
* Location: Hybrid working
* Office attendance: 2 days per week in Office
* Working pattern: Remaining days remote
* Equipment: Provided by client
* Interview process: One-stage interview (30–45 minutes, fast turnaround)
This is a unique opportunity to support a market-leading technology business on one of the most significant gig economy employment disputes currently progressing through the UK legal system.
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