Settlement Agreement Lawyer – Flexible Employment or Consultant

About the role

Kew Law is expanding its employment team and seeks an experienced lawyer to handle a steady flow of settlement agreement work. The role can be taken as a permanent employee or as a consultant with a fee‑share arrangement, offering flexibility and a strong referral pipeline.

Key responsibilities

• Provide independent legal advice to employees on proposed settlement agreements.
• Draft and sign adviser certificates where authorised.
• Negotiate financial and non‑financial terms, including improvements where appropriate.
• Advise on restrictive covenants, confidentiality clauses and post‑termination obligations.
• Maintain excellent client care and efficient file management.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor, chartered legal executive or similarly qualified lawyer.
• Proven experience in employment law and settlement agreement matters.
• Commercial, pragmatic and client‑focused approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What we offer

• Competitive salary for permanent hires and attractive fee‑share for consultants.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with a preference for Wickford.
• Established referral stream of over 200 settlement agreements per year.
• Administrative and compliance support, modern case‑management technology.
• No requirement to undertake tribunal litigation, allowing focus on advisory work.