Employment Law Advisor

1 week ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Worknest Full time
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About the job
Are you an experienced EL or ER Professional who's passionate about employment law and understands the importance of high-quality, user friendly, and legally compliant contractual documentation?

Are you a conscientious and responsible individual, who is enthusiastic and organised with a commercial and pragmatic approach?


You may be a qualified legal professional (Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive) with minimum of 2 years experience as a trainee / paralegal.

or relevant equivalent HR / ER Qualification or EL / ER experience of more than 2 years, which has been delivered in other legal or HR settings.

Having acquired multiple businesses in the past year, the WorkNest team is growing fast, so we're looking for a passionate Employment Law Solicitor / Advisor to join our friendly specialist Contracts and Handbooks Team to support in the drafting of legally compliant contracts, policies and procedures.

As we are not a private practice there is no billing, networking or need to bring a client base with you

Why your role matters


We believe it's important for WorkNest's clients to have contractual documents in place with their staff that are not only legally compliant but that also offer safeguards and commercial options.

This allows our colleagues in the wider legal team to provide high quality, pragmatic, and efficient advice to WorkNest's clients.


What you'll be doing


The Employment Law Advisor will be providing brilliant service to our clients as you review client's current documentation then produce legally compliant and high-quality contracts, handbooks policies and procedures that are in-line with their specific requirements, but also reflect current employment law legislation.


You'll play the important role of ensuring that our clients are able to meet their commercial objectives, as well as complying with the law.

Proactively manage a dedicated portfolio of contract and handbook reviews by maintaining regular contact with key stakeholders.

Where you'll be working


This role can be home -based or hybrid (minimum of two days per week in either our Chester, Glasgow offices, with the rest of the week remote).

That way, you'll be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, while also having some quieter time to focus on your workload without distraction.


What's in it for you
Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) and an attractive company benefits package including:

  • Health Cash plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Up to £15 per month fitness subsidence
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Auto Enrolment Pension contributions after 3 months service
  • Birthday Day off
  • VITO Days up to 2 days per holiday year paid volunteering
  • Free Will writing service
  • EAP & Wellbeing services

Who we are


WorkNest is a fast-growing professional support company specialising in delivering high-quality Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety advice supported by technology.

Our 500 colleagues (split over 11 locations) support over 40,000 clients and their 600,000 employees across UK and Ireland. Our clients range from small, 10-employee businesses to large organisations employing thousands of people.

Some of our more well-known clients include the Peter Jones' group of companies, Pure Gym, Holland and Barratt and Oxford University.


We're known for our personalised, high-quality support and pragmatic, commercially-minded approach - as well as being a great place to work.


Up for the challenge?Closing date: 23rd December 2023

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