Spirehouse
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Locum Guide - Payment Methods
In this guide we discuss the different payment methods you can choose as a Locum Lawyer and the considerations for each.
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What we do
We frequently deal with professional contractors and locums for whom we secure repeat work, and with hiring organisations that adopt a fluid workforce by utilising the services of professional interims.
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Contracting is when companies hire individuals for a specific project which requires a specific skill-set, rather than hiring them as full-time employees. This can be for a defined period such as 6 or 12 months, or on an on-going basis subject to review and completion of the project. This is common place in many sectors including legal, marketing, communications and human resources.
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Much akin to temporary recruitment, to successfully assist individuals and organisations in this space, it requires specialist knowledge, systems and processes; a field with which we possess over 20 years' experience.
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As a contractor, you will have more control to decide which projects you work on, your rate of pay and when you wish to work. Typically you will operate as a self-employed individual or through a limited company, and often utilise the services of an Accountant or umbrella company to pay yourself. Please view our contract, interim and locum jobs here.
Our Vetting
​As with all of our recruitment services, we offer a comprehensive service as standard meaning all of our interim and locum candidates are vetted as follows:
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Candidate sourcing and briefing
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Initial assessment interviews
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Tailored briefing based on your requirements
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Background checks to include Right to Work and digital passport verification
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Referencing
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Qualification checks
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DBS check (if applicable)
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Shortlist provided to and discussed with hiring manager(s)
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Should you require any additional checks, we are happy to build a tailored vetting process, suited to your organisation.
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