Employment Law Retainer Package
Our employment law retainer provides all the specialist day-to-day HR support you need, whenever you need it for a simple, fixed monthly fee.
The retainer has been specifically designed to give you a simpler, more predictable way to work with clear costs, clear advice and easily accessible support.
It does this by giving you instant access to employment solicitors who know you, your business and your team. They’ll provide clear, commercially-focused advice without you worrying about the clock ticking in the background or suddenly being faced with unexpected bills.
It is a service that reflects the Wake Smith approach, practical guidance, personal relationships and complete confidence that the HR decisions you take are always compliant, fair and aligned as closely to your organisation’s goals as they are to the latest employment legislation.
Why having an employment solicitor on hand matters...
Employment law evolves quickly and mistakes can cost you key people, avoidable costs and reputation. Our retainer ensures you stay ahead of risk, with direct access to solicitors who understand both the realities of managing people and your appetite for risk.
From day‑to‑day HR queries to more sensitive matters such as disciplinaries, grievances, absence management or drafting bespoke documentation, our team will deliver all the support you need.
The key benefits of signing up to Wake Smith’s employment law retainer are you immediately gain: Ongoing active risk management Time savings Total cost certainty Instant access to experts Legal privilege Consistency and familiarity Peace of mind Instead of pre‑paying for a set number of hours or “paying as you go” in the traditional way, you simply pay a fixed monthly fee covering the day‑to‑day employment law support your business needs. You can then contact us as soon as an issue arises, again without worrying about fees running up in the background as we work with you to find the best possible solution to the matter at hand. Your fee is tailored exactly to your organisation and your needs based on: Your size and structure The level of support required The anticipated volume of queries Day‑to‑day employment and HR advice Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies and letters Support with disciplinaries, grievances and absence Advice on performance management and probation Guidance on redundancy and restructures Updates on key legal developments What is not included is the larger project-based work you may need during times of major change, for example: Employment Tribunal litigation Large one‑off projects (e.g., TUPE, major restructures) Complex non‑routine advisory work These would be quoted for separately with full clarity on scope and cost.What can you expect from Wake Smith’s employment law retainer?
How does Wake Smith’s employment law retainer work?
What is included in Wake Smith’s employment law retainer?
If you’d like to start your employment law retainer, the process is easy. All we need to agree is:
- The scope of support
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Key contacts on both sides
We can then provide you with a quote for your monthly fee.
From there, your retainer can begin immediately, running for 12 months at which point we will sit down with you and review the retainer to ensure it remains the right fit as your business evolves.
To get started, or for more information speak to our Employment team by calling 0114 266 6660, or if you wish to make an enquiry online click here
