Settlement Agreement Lawyer (Employed or Consultant)
Kew Law is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our expanding employment team, focusing on settlement agreement advice.
We currently advise on more than 200 settlement agreements every year, generating a significant and consistent stream of instructions.
This opportunity would suit a solicitor, chartered legal executive or consultant lawyer seeking referral-based work without the need to undertake contentious Employment Tribunal litigation.
Job Details
Location
Flexible Location | Preference for Wickford | Hybrid Working Available
Department
Employment
Employment type
Full Time, Part Time
Date added
Oct, 6, 2026
Job Description
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will receive a regular flow of settlement agreement referrals and will be responsible for:
- Advising employees on proposed settlement agreements
- Providing the independent legal advice required to make agreements legally effective
- Signing adviser certificates where authorised to do so
- Negotiating improvements to financial and non-financial terms where appropriate
- Advising on restrictive covenants, confidentiality provisions and post-termination obligations
- Delivering excellent client care and efficient file management
Employment Tribunal and contentious employment litigation work will be referred internally to colleagues, allowing you to concentrate on advisory and settlement matters.
About You
You will be:
- A Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or other appropriately qualified lawyer able to provide independent legal advice on settlement agreements
- Experienced in employment law and settlement agreement work
- Commercial, pragmatic and client-focused
- Comfortable conducting appointments remotely and in person
- Able to work with minimal supervision
Flexible Working Options
We are open to both:
Employed Lawyer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Administrative and compliance support
- Established referral stream
Consultant Lawyer
- Attractive fee-share arrangement
- Substantial existing referral stream
- Flexible working arrangements
- Modern case management and support infrastructure
- No requirement to undertake tribunal litigation
Why Join Kew Law?
- More than 200 settlement agreement instructions annually
- Established and growing employment practice
- Strong regional reputation
- Modern technology and systems
- Significant potential for future growth
This is a rare opportunity to join a firm with an established volume of settlement agreement work already in place, providing an immediate platform for a lawyer seeking both flexibility and high-quality instructions.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion, please contact James Kew ([email protected]) with your CV and preferred working arrangement.
