At WorkNest, we are at the forefront of delivering exceptional legal services, renowned for our expertise and commitment to excellence. We believe in fostering a vibrant, dynamic work environment where talented professionals can thrive and make a significant impact. If you are passionate about employment law and are seeking a role that offers extensive exposure, challenging cases, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated and supportive team, we would love to hear from you!
Why Choose Us?
💜WorkNest Academy: Professional growth via access to continuous learning opportunities and career advancement.
💜Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team of professionals who value collaboration and excellence.
💜Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.
💜Impactful Work: Engage in meaningful cases that make a real difference.
💜Diverse and Inclusive Culture: We understand the importance of having an engaged, diverse and inclusive culture.
We would really like to hear from
Newly Qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a trainee/paralegal. Candidates with more than 2 years’ experience delivering EL & ER advice in other legal or HR settings may also be considered. (salary up to £49,000 per annum)
Paralegals who have completed LPC, SQE1, or SQE2, including those awaiting exam results. Ideal candidates should have an interest in employment law, demonstrated by studying it as an elective or having experience advising on employment law matters. Working in a legal environment or having previous paralegal experience is preferred but not essential.
Experienced Qualified Employment Solicitors/Advisers with a minimum of 3 to 4 years PQE as an employment law solicitor/adviser. (salary up to £59,000 per annum )
Litigation Solicitors with a minimum of 2 years PQE as an employment law solicitor/adviser. (salary up to £49,000 per annum)
Experienced Employment Litigation Solicitors/Advisers with a minimum of 3 to 4 years PQE as an employment law solicitor/adviser. (salary up to £59,000 per annum )
Our Benefits
❤️25 days annual leave plus all public holidays across England & Wales, increasing 1-day per year on your work anniversary up to a total of 28-days.
❤️🩹Wellbeing talks and classes
🚗Electric Car Scheme
🧘♂️Free online yoga and breathwork classes
👏 Social events throughout the year
🎈 Birthday off
💛 Culture, Values, Equality and Diversity at its heart
🩺 Support to prioritise your health and wellbeing - Health Cash Plan, EAP
💪 Monthly Health and Wellbeing subsidy and weekly team workout sessions
💰 Recognition and Referral schemes
💡 Training and development support
❤️ 2 fully paid volunteer days off per year to invest time with a charity of your choice
See why WorkNest is a great place to work - Take a look at our WorkNest Culture video: https://worknest.wistia.com/medias/tg8eo5hyce
If you would like to register your interest, please contact Careers@worknest.com If you would like to apply, please click on the purple ‘apply now’ button to submit your CV.
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 and Recruitment specialist if there are any adjustments, we need to make in order to ensure, a genuine equality of opportunity.
Our Purpose: To Advance the way people work! #strongertogether, See our Vision: To be the organisation of Excellence that employers turn to for nurture and protection and to live our values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Inclusion.
WorkNest is a powerhouse of Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety support services, weaving pragmatic advice with powerful technology platforms. We exist to help employers proactively overcome their employment, safety and wellbeing challenges, working alongside internal teams or providing a fully outsourced solution.
Our proactive and personalised services are delivered by highly-accomplished, commercially-minded people, with set-price subscription models for cost certainty and peace of mind.
Head-quartered in Chester with hubs throughout the UK, our 400-strong team – which includes more than 95 qualified Employment Lawyers and Advisers, over 45 qualified HR Consultants, and over 50 qualified Health & Safety Consultants – empower employers to soar through nurture and protection.
Ultimately, we understand that when organisations are compliant, confident and risk-aware — and their employees are safe, supported and encouraged — they have the peace of mind to concentrate on innovating and growing. Our services take care of you and your business so you can do exactly that.
