Solicitor - #2086279

About Us

Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Public Faith and Private Client sectors. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.

The opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Stone King's highly regarded Family team, with the flexibility to be based in any of our national offices. Our Family team is recognised in Chambers and Legal 500 for its strength across family law, financial remedy and children matters, and for delivering an exceptional, values led client service. You will work on a high-quality caseload including divorce and financial remedy cases involving complex asset structures, business interests, pensions and trusts, alongside privately funded children work such as living arrangements and specific issue applications.

You will be part of a collaborative and purpose led team that combines legal expertise with a genuine commitment to making a positive impact. Stone King offers a clear platform for growth, with early responsibility, excellent supervision and the opportunity to build both your technical expertise and client relationships within a supportive environment.

Reasons to apply

• Opportunity to gain invaluable experiencewithin our collaborative Family team, working closely with specialists across the firm on a broad range of financial remedy matters including complex asset division, pensions and trust structures, alongside privately funded children work such as living arrangements and specific issue applications
• To be part of an ambitious, collaborative and values led national firm where our culture is at the heart of everything we do, with a strong reputation within family law and a genuine commitment to client care
• Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and professional development, supporting the growth of technical expertise in areas such as the Family Procedure Rules, disclosure and negotiation
• Hybrid working. Stone King are proud signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing, and we support our people in achieving a healthy work life balance, with flexibility available
• Key Responsibilities Opportunity to gain invaluable experiencewithin our collaborative Family team, working closely with specialists across the firm on a broad range of financial remedy matters including complex asset division, pensions and trust structures, alongside privately funded children work such as living arrangements and specific issue applications
• To be part of an ambitious, collaborative and values led national firm where our culture is at the heart of everything we do, with a strong reputation within family law and a genuine commitment to client care
• Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and professional development, supporting the growth of technical expertise in areas such as the Family Procedure Rules, disclosure and negotiation
• Hybrid working. Stone King are proud signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing, and we support our people in achieving a healthy work life balance, with flexibility available
  
  

Key Responsibilities

General duties include, but are not limited to:

• Effectively manage your own caseload of family matters with appropriate supervision and support, including financial remedy cases and privately funded children work such as living arrangements and specific issue applications.
• Attending to clients of the firm in person and remotely, providing clear, practical advice with sensitivity and professionalism
• Drafting court documents, financial disclosure, statements and legal research in line with the Family Procedure Rules and best practice.
• Supporting business development and contributing to marketing activities to build client relationships and promote the Family team's expertise.
• Communicating promptly and effectively with colleagues, clients and external professionals including counsel and experts
• Attending and contributing to team meetings and matter strategy discussions
• Carrying out work to the highest standard in line with the firm's procedures, technical expectations and core values
• Working in a collegiate and collaborative way within the immediate team and across the wider firm.
• Maintaining continuing professional development and building technical expertise across financial and children law matters
  
  

Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Experience of managing or supporting a caseload of family matters, with an interest in financial remedy work and privately funded children cases
• Strong drafting skills with the ability to prepare clear and accurate court documents, financial disclosure and client correspondence in line with the Family Procedure Rules
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to take detailed instructions and provide a professional and empathetic service to clients
• Excellent interpersonal skills when working with colleagues, counsel and external professionals
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively, demonstrating resilience and a proactive approach to meeting deadlines
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with a high level of attention to detail, particularly in relation to financial information and case preparation
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working with high-net-worth clients or exposure to complex asset profiles
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence to challenge constructively and offer alternative approaches
• Solutions focused approach with drive to improve processes and outcomes.
• Strong organisation skills, taking full ownership of tasks and ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and influence decision-making effectively.
• Adaptable approach in managing workload and supporting others
• Ability to work collaboratively and team-first attitude.
  
  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Individual differences are embraced at Stone King, and we strive to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development for all. We are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, the Race Fairness Commitment, and the Age Friendly Employer Pledge, and we are a Disability Confident Employer.

Stone King LLP is committed to offering an interview to any job applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role as defined by the job description and person specification. A full copy of the person specification and job description can be provided by contacting our Recruitment team. In some recruitment situations such as high-peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer. This will include the number of interviews offered to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. When that happens, we'll still aim to offer a proportionate number of interviews to disabled applicants.

We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. To discuss adjustments or request information in an alternative format, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or 01225 326770.

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum
  
  

Closing date: 22 June 2026

Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

Recruitment agencies - please do not send us unsolicited CVs. If you do so, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly and your T&Cs will not apply.

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