WorkNest Secure (US)
Employment Lawyer/ Employment Law Advisor
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If you are an employment law professional looking to focus on delivering high-quality advice, without the pressure of billing targets or business development, 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.
This role offers a distinct alternative to traditional private practice:
- No business development responsibilities
- No billing or fee targets
- A fixed-fee client model, providing a consistent and engaged client base
This enables you to focus on what matters most, delivering excellent legal advice, building strong client relationships, and continuing to develop your expertise.
Our continued growth, driven by strong performance and strategic acquisitions including Bulletproof, Pentest People, IMSM and Wirehouse, has created an opportunity for an Employment Law Advisor to join our team. Today, Axiom GRC supports over 40,000 organisations globally.
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
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The role
As an Employment Law Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, commercially focused employment law and employee relations advice to a portfolio of clients.
Working within our fixed-fee model, you will be able to focus on providing clear, pragmatic solutions without the constraints of time recording or billing pressures.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Providing legally sound, practical employment law advice to clients
- Building and maintaining strong, trusted client relationships
- Supporting senior advisors with client meetings and proposals
- Managing early conciliation matters and liaising with employee representatives
- Delivering client training on employment law topics
- Supporting and mentoring paralegals and trainees
About You
This role would suit a newly qualified solicitor or an employment law / employee relations professional with a minimum of two years’ relevant experience.
You Will Demonstrate
- A strong grounding in employment law and employee relations
- The ability to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially aware advice
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A client-focused approach, with a commitment to high standards of service
- An interest in working within a fixed-fee, advisory-led environment where success is measured by client outcomes rather than billable hours
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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.
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, however, please speak to our Talent Team if there are any adjustments, we need to make in order to ensure, a genuine equality of opportunity.
See why WorkNest is a great place to work - Take a look at our WorkNest Culture video: https://worknest.wistia.com/medias/tg8eo5hyce
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.
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