Employment Law Advisor - Partnerships

If you are an employment law professional looking to focus on delivering high-quality advice while building strong client and partner relationships, this is an opportunity to develop your career in a genuinely supportive and forward-thinking environment. Why join WorkNest? 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. What We Offer

• 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 The role 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. Your Responsibilities Will Include
• 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 About You 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. You Will Demonstrate
• 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 Up for the challenge? 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. 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. WorkNest is part of Axiom GRC, supporting organisations to look after their people and protect what matters most. We combine expertise in people management, employment law, health and safety, and cyber resilience with smart technology and practical support to help organisations manage risk, maintain compliance, and perform at their best.