• 365 Employment Law provides support and startup legal advice for small businesses and startups in Worthing and across Sussex.

    Startup legal advice can significantly benefit new businesses by offering bespoke advice on the many legal aspects of running a business including protecting intellectual property, drafting contracts, and complying with industry regulations. By harnessing this advice, startups can confidently grow into a successful business whilst minimising legal risks.

    Get in touch with our friendly and dedicated team of employment law advisors for more information, or for an informal conversation about your business needs.

    Employment Law Mentoring for Startup Businesses

    365 Employment Law advises and mentors owner, managers, and entrepreneurs in employment law compliance and HR best practice. We regularly advise new, startup businesses in all aspects of employment law including hiring staff, recruiting employees, and ongoing employer obligations in managing people and retaining a happy workforce.

    The director of 365 Employment Law, Alex Jones, has been a business mentor through the Entrepreneurial Spark and NatWest Business Accelerator Schemes since 2015. In this capacity, he supports entrepreneurs in all areas of management, from keeping on top of complex legal developments to providing advice and training on HR best practice.

    How This Differs from Standard Legal Support

    Unlike traditional legal services that respond to problems after they arise, our mentoring is proactive and hands on. We work alongside you as a trusted advisor, helping you to build a legally sound, employee-focused business.

    What Mentoring Includes

    Our mentoring covers everything from employment contracts, staff handbooks, and recruitment processes to employee relations, performance management, and HR policy development. We also provide training and ongoing support, tailored to your business.

    How Mentoring Can Help Your Startup

    Expert guidance can help your startup to avoid costly legal pitfalls, create a positive workplace culture, and confidently scale your team. Further to this, our mentoring empowers you to lead with clarity, stay compliant, and focus on growing your business.

    Specialist Startup Solicitors

    Employment Law

    We provide clear, commercially-minded guidance on all aspects of employment law to help startups manage their workforce fairly and legally.

    HR Practices

    We help startups establish effective HR frameworks, including disciplinaries, absence management, and performance procedures, to promote a healthy workplace culture.

    Company Policies

    We draft and review bespoke company policies that align with your values and comply with employment legislation, ensuring clarity and legal compliance.

    Data Privacy And GDPR

    We assist startups in implementing data protection strategies that comply with UK GDPR and data privacy laws, helping to safeguard your business and customer data.

    IP Protection

    We advise on protecting your startup’s IP including trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and patents. Early IP protection is key to securing your brand and innovations.

    Employment Contracts

    We draft robust employment contracts that clearly set out the rights and responsibilities of both employer and employee, reducing risk and helping to avoid future disputes.

    Hiring Employees

    We guide you through the legal requirements and best practices for hiring employees, including right to work checks, offer letters, and onboarding procedures.

    Employer Obligation

    We help startups understand their legal duties as employers, from workplace health and safety to statutory benefits, keeping your business compliant and your team protected.

    Founders Agreements

    We draft and negotiate founders agreements to define roles, responsibilities, equity splits, and exit terms, laying a solid foundation for business success and preventing disputes.

    FCA Regulation

    For businesses offering regulated services, we provide guidance on FCA compliance and authorisation, helping you to meet your regulatory obligations and avoid costly missteps.

    Industries We Work In

    Public Sector

    We support public sector organisations with employment law advice. In particular, our expertise includes advising on public procurement requirements, workforce restructuring, and HR policy implementation in line with public sector obligations.

    Retail

    We work closely with retail businesses to navigate employment issues such as flexible staffing, seasonal hiring, and workplace policies, helping to ensure your operations remain legally compliant and efficient.

    Commercial Businesses

    We provide commercial businesses with pragmatic legal solutions across all employment matters. Our tailored advice helps businesses to reduce their legal risk and supports their long-term strategic growth.

    Finance

    We advise financial firms and fintech startups on employment, regulatory, and compliance matters. Our services include drafting employment contracts for regulated roles and advising on whistleblowing, remuneration, and SMCR compliance.

    Benefits of Expert Employment Law Mentoring

    Expert Professional Advice

    When you work with 365 Employment Law, you gain access to highly specialist legal expertise, perfectly tailored to the needs of your startup. We provide clear, practical guidance to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

    Getting Your Startup Set Up Correctly

    We help lay the legal foundations for your business, ensuring you’re set up properly from day one. This gives you peace of mind and a strong platform for growth.

    Minimising Legal Risk

    Our proactive legal support helps you to identify and address potential risks before they become costly problems. By putting the right contracts, policies, and procedures in place, we protect your business from disputes and liabilities.

    Compliance With UK Regulations

    We help to ensure your business stays compliant with changing UK employment laws, data protection rules, and regulatory requirements, greatly reducing your risk of facing penalties and reputational harm.

    Ongoing Support

    We offer ongoing legal and HR support as your business evolves, acting as your trusted advisor through growth, restructuring, or challenges

    Our Startup Legal Advice Solicitors

    Alex Jones

    Managing Director Alex Jones is a specialist employment law solicitor with nearly twenty years of experience across all aspects of employment law. As a former partner and Head of Employment Law at several Sussex-based practices, Alex has focused throughout his varied career on delivering high-quality, personalised employment law and discrimination advice to startups and businesses of all sizes.

    Alex is a Business Mentor on the NatWest Accelerator Scheme and also a mentor through the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA).

    Areas We Cover

    At 365 Employment Law, we provide comprehensive employment law services to businesses in Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Chichester, and Brighton. Our team of experienced employment lawyers is committed to ensuring all our clients receive legal advice and representation tailored to their specific needs.

    Why Choose 365 Employment Law?

    At 365 Employment Law, we offer practical, tailored legal advice to startups, helping you lay solid foundations from day one. Our team understands the unique pressures faced by startup founders. We provide clear, jargon-free guidance designed to help you make confident decisions, taking the time to understand your business goals and work with you to create legal frameworks that grow with your company.

    What truly sets 365 Employment Law apart is our commitment to client satisfaction. As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on being responsive, approachable, and consistently reliable, and our clients value our ability to translate complex legal issues into straightforward advice. In fact, many of our clients continue to work with us as their go-to employment law advisers.

    We have a wealth of experience advising employers across Sussex in all aspects of employment law. We support employers in a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters based out of our office in Worthing, West Sussex. Get in touch with our friendly team today for an informal conversation about your needs.


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    What legal services does 365 Employment Law offer to startups?

    We offer tailored legal advice on employment law, HR practices, company policies, contracts, data privacy, intellectual property, and compliance with UK regulations.

    Why do startups need employment law advice?

    Startups face unique legal challenges when hiring staff, managing people, and complying with employment laws. Receiving specialist advice helps reduce legal risks and supports sustainable growth.

    How can 365 Employment Law help my business stay compliant?

    We ensure you stay up to date with changing UK employment legislation, GDPR rules, and industry-specific regulations, helping you to avoid penalties and reputational damage.

    Do you work with businesses outside of Worthing or Sussex?

    While we’re based in Worthing, we also support businesses across Sussex and beyond through both in-person and remote consultations.

    Can you help with hiring my first employee?

    We can guide you through the legal requirements of hiring staff including right to work checks, offer letters, contracts, and onboarding processes.

    Do you draft employment contracts and staff handbooks?

    We draft bespoke contracts and staff handbooks that reflect your company culture while staying fully compliant with employment law.

    What experience do your solicitors have with startups?

    Our Managing Director, Alex Jones, has mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs through programmes like NatWest Accelerator and has decades of legal experience advising startups and small businesses.