Details:
- Salary: £55 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Kettering
- Date: 15 hours ago
Description:
£55 per hour
37 hours per week \| Monday to Friday
Fully Remote
Temporary Contract: 14 September 2026 – 15 January 2027
Potential Permanent Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a busy legal team on a full-time, fully remote basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment law professional looking for a well-paid interim assignment, with the potential for the position to become permanent for the right person.
## The Role
You will provide professional legal advice and support across a range of employment law matters, working closely with HR professionals, managers and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities are likely to include:
Providing clear and practical advice on employment law matters
Managing a varied employment law caseload
Advising on disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence matters
Supporting organisational change, restructures and redundancy processes
Advising on TUPE and contractual matters where required
Managing Employment Tribunal matters and preparing associated documentation
Drafting and reviewing employment-related agreements, policies and correspondence
Providing advice on settlement agreements and employment disputes
Working closely with HR and senior managers on complex or sensitive cases
Keeping up to date with changes in employment legislation and case law
## About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has substantial experience working in employment law
Is confident managing their own caseload with minimal supervision
Has strong knowledge of current UK employment legislation
Can provide practical and commercially aware legal advice
Has excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
Is comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment
Can build effective working relationships with HR teams, managers and other stakeholders
Previous public sector or local authority employment law experience would be particularly advantageous.
## Contract Details
Rate: £55 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working pattern: Fully remote
Start date: 14 September 2026
End date: 15 January 2027
Contract: Temporary, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate
If you're an experienced Employment Lawyer looking for your next opportunity and would be interested in a fully remote position, please apply with your latest CV