Interim Employment Lawyer

Simmons & Simmons

Qualified employment lawyer supporting Simmons & Simmons’ clients through flexible legal resourcing assignments. Advising on employment matters, drafting documents, and handling disputes, restructures, and tribunal claims.

Posted 8/4/2026part-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment law, including advising on HR matters, drafting contracts and policies, and managing employment tribunal claims. Capable of training clients on best practices while effectively collaborating with teams and managing workloads in a fast-paced environment.

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Qualified LawyerEmployment Law ExperienceContract DraftingProblem-Solving AbilityOrganisational Skills

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Hard Skills

Employment LawContract DraftingPolicy ReviewDisciplinary ManagementGrievance ManagementPerformance ManagementSettlement Agreement NegotiationEmployment Tribunal ClaimsTUPE AdvisoryDiversity and Equality Matters

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachProblem-Solving AbilityOrganisational SkillsAbility to Work AutonomouslyAbility to Prioritise Workloads

Industry Keywords

HR MattersRedundanciesRestructuresBest PracticesDynamic EnvironmentFast-Moving Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Simmons Adaptive clients with a broad range of employment law work
Advise on HR matters and day-to-day employment law queries
Draft and review contracts, policies, and handbooks
Manage disciplinary, grievance, and performance issues
Advise on redundancies, restructures, and TUPE
Handle discrimination, equality, and diversity matters
Work on employment tribunal claims
Draft and negotiate settlement agreements
Train clients on employment law and best practice
Engage regularly with a sponsoring Partner and client team during assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer
Solid employment law experience, ideally gained in a leading private practice or in-house environment
Problem-solving ability
Collaborative approach
Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment
Ability to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to effectively prioritise workloads
Ability to work autonomously and collaborate as part of the wider team
Relevant right to work in the UK
Visa sponsorship is not available
Successful recruits must complete the firm's background screening process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully supported by the Simmons & Simmons team with a sponsoring Partner and client team
Access to the firm's resources and Know-how
Opportunity to be involved in training and development at the Firm
Access to high-quality roles and work within Simmons & Simmons’ market-leading clients
Support from a Simmons & Simmons ‘sponsor Partner’ whilst on external assignment
Access to the Firms’ resources and Know-how when on assignment
In-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants
Firmwide webinars and events
Backing of a leading international law firm
Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
Background screening process, which may include a DBS certificate depending on the position