Overview
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Employment Solicitor to join our Legal team in Glasgow, starting in September 2026 on a two-year fixed-term contract, with a salary set at the Law Society recommended trainee rate plus 5%. The Company WorkNest, part of the wider Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) division owned by Axiom GRC, is expanding fast. Our group includes experts in Employment Law, HR, Health & Safety, Cybersecurity, ISO and Compliance. We are powered by pragmatic advice and cutting-edge technology. Our growth across the UK and international markets has been strengthened by acquisitions including Bulletproof, Pentest People, IMSM and Wirehouse. Building on this strong foundation, we are now focused on reaching £250 million in revenue, delivering more than 25% CAGR through a combination of organic growth and future strategic acquisitions.
Purpose of the Role: WorkNest is seeking to recruit a Trainee Employment Solicitor to join our Employment Law team in September 2026. The position will be based in our Glasgow office, with occasional travel between the offices being a requirement of the role. At WorkNest you will have the chance to shine - we provide real opportunities for growth and career development in a supportive and collegiate environment with a healthy dose of work/life balance thrown in for good measure. Working with a diverse range of clients of all shapes and sizes throughout the UK, your role as Trainee Employment Solicitor will be to advise and represent our clients dealing with anything from straightforward queries to complex, high-value employment law issues. The role involves a high degree of autonomy and client contact. You may also have the opportunity to represent clients at employment tribunal hearings throughout the UK. We’re proud that our innovative and collegiate working environment breaks the traditional law firm mould and, at the same time, we’re confident we offer the highest quality of service to our clients. The role will be for an initial two-year fixed term contract with an opportunity for those who thrive in the role to then remain with WorkNest in a permanent position.
Core Areas Of Work And Accountabilities
* To draft, using template documents and following the instructions of the individual adviser, contracts, handbooks and a range of letters and documents for clients.
* To assist colleagues in the preparation of ET cases.
* To assist colleagues by researching legal points.
* In due course, to provide basic telephone and email advice direct to clients on basic employment law queries, subject to suitable supervision.
* To make sure all advice to clients is timely, efficient, accurate, practical, and commercial.
* To adhere to WorkNest’s requirements and relevant professional standards in dealings with clients.
* To undertake conscientiously all training to ensure that learning and development needs are met.
* To support the team as directed enabling them to provide high quality advice and legally compliant documentation to clients to ensure we provide the best fixed fee legal & ER advisory service in the UK.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in the various aspects of employment law and will have achieved at least a 2:1 LLB Honours degree. The candidate will also have successfully completed or be on track to complete the Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice by September 2026. The candidate should have undertaken some legal work experience: employment law experience is desirable but not essential. Consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate the following:
* Ability to absorb information and keep up to date with legal developments.
* Ability to impart information to clients in a clear and concise manner avoiding legal jargon.
* Focused on quality and attention to detail in all areas of responsibility.
* Excellent judgement and problem-solving qualities.
* Well-developed relationship management skills.
* Ability to work as part of a close-knit team.
* Excellent work planning, organising and management skills.
The Package
This role attracts a salary equivalent to Law Society of Scotland recommended trainee rates + 5% as well as a company benefits package.
Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. All applications must be received by 9am on 20th February 2026. Any applications received after that date will not be considered.
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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 specialists if there are any adjustments we need to make in order to ensure, a genuine equality of opportunity.
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