Aldford, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Skills: Employment law, Employee relations, Client relationship management, Stakeholder engagement, Commercial awareness
Aldford, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$49k/yr
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Aldford, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Aldford, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Why Join Us WorkNest’s 800+ colleagues support over 50,000 organisations worldwide, helping them manage risk, improve performance, and protect what matters most. Combining smart technology with expert advice across Emplo…
Skills: Documentation production, Health and safety legislation, Risk assessments, Microsoft Office, Written communication
Aldford, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$25k–$30k/yr
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Provide high-quality, pragmatic employment law and employee relations advice to a portfolio of partnership and SME clients. Build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders while contributing to process improvements and mentoring junior team members.
Requires a newly qualified solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or HR professional with at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong grounding in employment law, excellent organizational skills, and a client-focused approach.
WorkNest, part of Axiom GRC’s wider Governance, Risk and Compliance division, provides expert support across Employment Law, HR, Compliance, Health & Safety, Cybersecurity, and ISO services. Supported by advanced technology, we deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base through a fixed-fee model.
Our legal division aims to provide the UK’s best value fixed-fee employment law and employee relations advisory service, combining practical advice with exceptional client care.
We have experienced exceptional growth over the last 24 months, expanding into global markets through strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions including Bulletproof, Pentest People, IMSM and Wirehouse. Today, Axiom GRC supports over 40,000 organisations worldwide through a team of over 1,200 colleagues.
Salary up to £49,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Comprehensive benefits package
Structured development through our Legal Academy
A collaborative and inclusive culture
Remote / hybrid working options
As an Employment Law Solicitor/Adviser (Partnerships), you will provide high-quality, pragmatic employment law and employee relations advice primarily to WorkNest’s Partnerships clients and their members, alongside a small portfolio of SME clients.
This is a varied and relationship-focused role where you will work closely with key stakeholders, helping clients achieve their commercial objectives while ensuring legal compliance and delivering excellent service standards.
Providing clear, commercially focused employment law and employee relations advice
Building and maintaining trusted relationships with partnership clients and stakeholders
Managing a dedicated portfolio of client accounts and supporting service delivery expectations
Liaising with employee representatives in relation to early conciliation matters where appropriate
Supporting senior advisers with proposals and prospective client meetings
Delivering occasional external client training, webinars, blogs and articles
Supporting and mentoring paralegals and trainees
Contributing to process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across the team
Promoting WorkNest initiatives and wider Axiom GRC services where appropriate
This role would suit a newly qualified solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or HR professional with relevant employment law / employee relations experience and a minimum of two years’ relevant experience.
A strong grounding in employment law and employee relations
The ability to provide practical, commercially aware advice
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
A client-focused approach with a commitment to high standards of service
Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities to support client needs
The ability to work effectively within a fast-paced advisory environment
A collaborative mindset aligned with WorkNest’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Inclusion
If you share our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Inclusion, please use the purple ‘apply now’ button to begin your application. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.
WorkNest is committed to creating a culture of Inclusion and ensuring that everyone - job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with - is treated fairly and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team. Please speak to our Talent Team if there are any adjustments we can make to ensure genuine equality of opportunity.
Closing date: 12th September 2026. Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early, so please don't delay in submitting an application.
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WorkNest is part of Axiom GRC, supporting organisations to look after their people and protect what matters most. We bring together expertise in people management, employment law, health and safety, and cyber resilience to help organisations across all sectors manage risk, compliance, and perform at their best. By combining smart technology with real-world experience, we make complex challenges easier to understand and simpler to manage. We believe strong organisations are built on confident people, trusted systems, and timely, practical support. Through close partnership with our clients, we help create high-performing workplaces that are resilient, secure, and ready for what’s next. Empower your People. Secure your organisation. Explore our specialist suites: • WorkNest People - expert Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety support for people, safety and compliance • WorkNest Secure - cyber security, resilience and data protection services you can rely on The WorkNest group brings together 15+ specialist organisations, each with decades of experience supporting organisations worldwide with risk and compliance solutions. While many now operate under the WorkNest brand, several trusted organisations continue under their established names, including: • IMSM • The DPO Centre • Care4Quality • esphr • Vista • HR Solutions Together, we provide integrated expertise across employment law, HR, health and safety, ISO certification, data protection, cyber resilience and wider compliance. This comprehensive approach ensures our clients benefit from specialist support across every area of organisational risk, delivered by experts who understand how these challenges connect in the real world.
WorkNest is part of Axiom GRC, supporting organisations to look after their people and protect what matters most. We bring together expertise in people management, employment law, health and safety, and cyber resilience to help organisations across all sectors manage risk, compliance, and perform at their best. By combining smart technology with real-world experience, we make complex challenges easier to understand and simpler to manage. We believe strong organisations are built on confident people, trusted systems, and timely, practical support. Through close partnership with our clients, we help create high-performing workplaces that are resilient, secure, and ready for what’s next. Empower your People. Secure your organisation. Explore our specialist suites: • WorkNest People - expert Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety support for people, safety and compliance • WorkNest Secure - cyber security, resilience and data protection services you can rely on The WorkNest group brings together 15+ specialist organisations, each with decades of experience supporting organisations worldwide with risk and compliance solutions. While many now operate under the WorkNest brand, several trusted organisations continue under their established names, including: • IMSM • The DPO Centre • Care4Quality • esphr • Vista • HR Solutions Together, we provide integrated expertise across employment law, HR, health and safety, ISO certification, data protection, cyber resilience and wider compliance. This comprehensive approach ensures our clients benefit from specialist support across every area of organisational risk, delivered by experts who understand how these challenges connect in the real world.
