Hayley has worked as an Employment Solicitor in both the private and public sector for over 12 years.  Hayley trained and qualified in a large Essex based firm before moving back to her Kentish roots in 2014, becoming part of the in-house Employment Law Team within Kent County Council.  From there Hayley moved with the transition to Invicta Law until she took the opportunity to return to private practice in 2021.

Hayley has a wealth of knowledge and experience in advising and supporting a range of public sector organisations, including all maintained, free and independent schools, academies and Multi Academy Trusts with all their employment needs, both contentious and non-contentious.

In addition, Hayley’s experience of working in the private sector, acting for a range of employers and industry sectors and individuals allows her to be astute as to parties’ positions, intentions and to have that important commercial insight.

Having worked alongside the HRConnect Advisory Team (formally Schools Personnel Service) and our clients for a number of years, Hayley welcomed the chance to take on the role of Senior Legal Advisor at Legal Connect.

Hayley prides herself in supporting and guiding her clients through any employment process they may be facing and achieving successful solutions in her client’s best interests.

Hayley is also a keen trainer, and works independently, or in tandem with Lirette Mill, Head of HR Advisory, in offering bespoke training packages for all our clients’ needs.