The Stephen James Partnership
Interim Employment Lawyers
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Interim Employment Lawyers | Global Blue Chip Organisations | London & Nationwide
We specialise in placing interim employment lawyers across the full spectrum - from newly qualified solicitors taking their first step in-house, to seasoned employment counsel and Head of Employment hires at FTSE-listed businesses and global brands.
Whether you're actively looking or simply curious about what's out there, we'd love to hear from you.
Who We Work With
We have live and ongoing, short and long-term engagements, with immediate starts across:
- In-house - from scale-ups and private equity-backed businesses to global corporates and household-name brands
- Private practice - City, regional and boutique firms across all tiers
The Roles We Place
- Employment Counsel & Senior Employment Counsel
- Head of Employment / Director of Employment Law
- HR Legal Adviser & People Counsel
- Employment Associates & Senior Associates (private practice)
- Employment Partners (lateral moves & team builds)
The Work
Employment mandates we typically work on span the full breadth of contentious and non-contentious employment law, including:
- Tribunal litigation and dispute resolution
- TUPE, restructuring and redundancy
- Senior executive matters and C-suite advisory
- Employment aspects of M&A and corporate transactions
- Day-to-day HR legal support and policy work
- Whistleblowing, discrimination and complex grievance matters
- Industrial relations and trade union work
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Recent Mandates
A snapshot of what we're currently working on:
- Interim Senior Employment Lawyer | International Media Business Regional leadership role across international markets for a fast-growing global media business. c.4–10 PQE.
- Interim Employment Counsel | Global Blue-Chip | London (Hybrid) Prestigious in-house hire advising across UK and international ops - corporate employment, executive reward and M&A.
- Interim Employment Lawyer | Global Investment Firm | 12-Month FTC One of the world's largest investment firms - HR governance, EMEA compliance and cross-border work. 1–5 PQE. Perm potential.
- Interim Employment Counsel | Financial Services | London (Hybrid) Immediate start. Blue-chip environment. Executive compensation and TUPE experience essential. Competitive day rate.
- Interim Legal Counsel – Employment (EMEA) | Leading Entertainment Brand Multi-jurisdictional EMEA role across HR, Talent and Compliance. London-based. 2–4 PQE+.
- Interim Employment Lawyer | Global Technology Business | London (Hybrid) C-Suite facing role covering national and global employment, TUPE, litigation and cross-border matters. 3 PQE+.
- Interim Legal Counsel (Employment) | Global Humanitarian Organisation | Oxford (Hybrid) Mission-driven role with excellent work-life balance. UK and international advisory. 5 PQE+.
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Who We Hear From
If any of the below sounds like you, we want to talk:
- NQ–2 PQE looking for a first or second move
- Mid-level (3–6 PQE) ready for a step up or a move in-house
- Senior lawyer (7PQE+) seeking a broader platform or leadership role
- Interim specialist available now or in the near future
- Currently happy but open to the right conversation
Why Register With Us?
We're trusted by some of the most sought-after employers in the market - many of whom don't advertise publicly. When you register with us, you get:
- Access to exclusive, off-market opportunities
- Honest, no-nonsense market insight
- A recruitment partner who actually knows employment law
- Discreet, confidential representation at all times
- A generous referral bonus if you recommend someone we place
Whether you're ready to move now or just want to know what the market looks like - drop us a line. All conversations are completely confidential.
luke.masih@thesjp.co.uk | mark.makram@thesjp.co.uk
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