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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 36 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 transactionsYoull 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 issuesWe 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 up matters quickly and working with autonomy. Previous exposure to corporate support/TUPE is helpful and a confident communicator who can work directly with partners and clients.This is a genuinely interesting caseload spanning advisory, disputes and transactional support working with a respected regional team within a growing UK firm.If youd like to explore this interim position, get in touch for a confidential chat.