Strategic and discreet legal advice to protect your interests

The more senior your role, the more complex your employment terms and the higher the stakes when something goes wrong. Whether you’re reviewing a new employment contract, negotiating a severance package or facing a workplace dispute – clear, expert and timely legal advice is essential.

Our employment law solicitors have extensive experience advising senior executives, founders, board members and partners in businesses across the public and private sectors, including regulated services and healthcare. Our focus is on protecting your position, your reputation and your long-term interests.

Who we help – we advise senior leaders including board members, partners and general counsel, across multiple sectors.
How we help – expert advice at any stage, from contract negotiation and disputes to exits and tribunal claims.
Why choose us – for our tailored, discreet support, expertise and partner-led service.
Recognition for our solicitors – independent legal directory reviews highlighting our employment law team’s expertise.
Latest news and insights – the latest articles from our employment specialists.

Who our employment solicitors can help

Senior professionals and business leaders come to us for focused guidance on both planned career moves and unexpected developments such as internal disputes, unforeseen exits and regulatory pressure.

We regularly advise senior executives from SMEs, PLCs, global employers and charities, including:

Chief executives and other C-suite roles
Managing directors and finance directors
General counsel and in-house legal leaders
Partners in LLPs and business
Board members and non-executive directors

Our employment law team has particular expertise advising senior employees in agriculture, education, social housing, renewable energy, retail and manufacturing, professional sport and healthcare.

How we can help senior executives

We provide discreet, strategic and practical legal support wherever you are in your employment – before you join, during your time in post, when leaving and post-exit.

Exit planning and settlement agreements

Managing your exit – planned, unexpected or contentious – and protecting your interests. From early negotiations to dispute resolution and litigation if needed.

Exits and settlement agreements

Employment contracts

Ensuring your contract protects your interests, rights and obligations, including bonus structures, share schemes, equity, restrictive covenants and termination clauses.

Employment contracts

Restrictive covenants

Negotiating the fairness of restrictive covenants in employment contracts and challenging the enforceability of post-termination restrictions to protect career moves.

Restrictive covenants

Disciplinary and grievance issues

Supporting senior leaders being performance managed, accused of misconduct or experiencing discrimination, bullying, harassment or unfair dismissal.

Disciplinary and grievances

Disputes and employment tribunals

Advising on serious dispute resolution and litigation – such as unfair treatment, unpaid salary, bonuses or Long Term Incentive Plans (LTIP).

Employment disputes

Whistleblowing and workplace investigations

Protecting the interests of senior leaders considering whistleblowing or involved in an internal investigation such as misconduct or a regulatory breach.

Workplace investigations

Why senior executives choose Clarke Willmott

Tailored support aligned with your objectives – We shape our advice and guidance around your desired outcome, resolving disputes discreetly while protecting your reputation and defending your position robustly.
Extensive sector experience and insight – We draw on our wide experience to provide advice that’s not only legally sound but grounded in the realities of your role, your sector and your future career prospects.
Deep litigation expertise – Our strong technical and procedural knowledge has enabled us to successfully negotiate settlement agreements ranging from thousands to million pound sums.
Full-service, national law firm – Our colleagues across the firm can give you expert advice on the wider consequences of your issue, including private wealth and reputation management.
High quality, cost-effective advice – You’ll always be advised by the most appropriately qualified team member for the issue at hand, ensuring the best possible support in the most cost-efficient way.
Partner-led service – A senior partner will oversee every stage of your matter, ensuring you receive the highest level of service and expert counsel.

Recognition for our solicitors

I’m always able to speak with someone from the team when I need to. They take the time to understand the situation and provide excellent advice that is not only legally compliant but also assesses the commercial risk.’

Legal 500 2026

“They don’t just offer legal solutions; they work in partnership with us, taking the time to understand the client’s unique needs and long-term goals.”

Chambers 2026

‘The individuals know how we care about getting things right and they in turn deliver great advice for us. Every member of the team is approachable.’

Legal 500 2026

“They grasped the issues immediately and were able to explain them to me.”

Chambers 2026

Speak to our employment law specialists

For discreet and strategic advice specific to your role and situation, call 0800 652 8025 now or complete the form below to arrange a free consultation.

Our employment law team advises senior executives across the UK and internationally from our offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton.

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With seven offices throughout England and Wales, Clarke Willmott is a national law firm with a local presence. Learn more about our wider team of legal professionals and how they can support you.

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Employment solicitors for senior executives

Strategic and discreet legal advice to protect your interests

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Who our employment solicitors can help

How we can help senior executives

Exit planning and settlement agreements

Employment contracts

Restrictive covenants

Disciplinary and grievance issues

Disputes and employment tribunals

Whistleblowing and workplace investigations

Why senior executives choose Clarke Willmott

Recognition for our solicitors

Speak to our employment law specialists

Meet our employment team

Latest employment law news and insights

Employment Matters

The menopause at work – why should it matter to employers?

How to foster a positive workplace culture

Clarke Willmott expands Manchester employment team with appointment of associate

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