Stone King LLP
Bath, Somerset
About us Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, 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. This commitment, combined with our passion for the sectors we work with, has established Stone King as a national leader in our specialist fields. The opportunity This is a fantastic and rare opportunity for an experienced Conveyancer, Solicitor, or Chartered Legal Executive specialising in residential property to join our Charity property team and become a integral part of the team. In this role, you'll have access to a broad caseload, working closely with our private client teams. As part of our real estate team, you will have ample support and opportunity for development, including opportunities to support the team's marketing and business development initiatives. Reasons to apply Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the Residential property team, this role has plenty of scope for career and personal development. To be part of an ambitious, collaborative and friendly national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work. Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront. Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance, and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements. Key responsibilities General duties include, but are not limited to: Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and lease extensions. Provide expert legal advice to clients on property transactions, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction. Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in property law and regulations. Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to residential property transactions. Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties to facilitate smooth property transactions. Handle negotiations and resolve any legal issues that may arise during the conveyancing process. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards. Attend to clients of the Firm in the office or elsewhere if needed. Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment. Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients. Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law. To carry out your work for both colleagues and clients to the highest possible standard, having regard to the Firm's standards, procedures and core values. To regularly attend, and be involved in preparation for, Team meetings. To attend and be involved in preparation for marketing and business development events and activities Essential Experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with experience of running caseload. Solid knowledge of conveyancing processes, property law, and relevant legislation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships. Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time management skills. Proven track record of managing a high-volume caseload efficiently IT proficiency, including experience with case management systems and legal research tools. Previous experience working with case management systems is desirable, but further training will be provided. A knowledge of conveyancing processes and previous experience in a conveyancing or a similar role. Previous experience handling own caseload from exchange of contracts to completion. Desirable Some experience in marketing and business development. 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 or . 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. 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: 28 November 2025 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. 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.
About us Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, 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. This commitment, combined with our passion for the sectors we work with, has established Stone King as a national leader in our specialist fields. The opportunity This is a fantastic and rare opportunity for an experienced Conveyancer, Solicitor, or Chartered Legal Executive specialising in residential property to join our Charity property team and become a integral part of the team. In this role, you'll have access to a broad caseload, working closely with our private client teams. As part of our real estate team, you will have ample support and opportunity for development, including opportunities to support the team's marketing and business development initiatives. Reasons to apply Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the Residential property team, this role has plenty of scope for career and personal development. To be part of an ambitious, collaborative and friendly national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work. Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront. Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance, and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements. Key responsibilities General duties include, but are not limited to: Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and lease extensions. Provide expert legal advice to clients on property transactions, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction. Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in property law and regulations. Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to residential property transactions. Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties to facilitate smooth property transactions. Handle negotiations and resolve any legal issues that may arise during the conveyancing process. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards. Attend to clients of the Firm in the office or elsewhere if needed. Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment. Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients. Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law. To carry out your work for both colleagues and clients to the highest possible standard, having regard to the Firm's standards, procedures and core values. To regularly attend, and be involved in preparation for, Team meetings. To attend and be involved in preparation for marketing and business development events and activities Essential Experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with experience of running caseload. Solid knowledge of conveyancing processes, property law, and relevant legislation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships. Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time management skills. Proven track record of managing a high-volume caseload efficiently IT proficiency, including experience with case management systems and legal research tools. Previous experience working with case management systems is desirable, but further training will be provided. A knowledge of conveyancing processes and previous experience in a conveyancing or a similar role. Previous experience handling own caseload from exchange of contracts to completion. Desirable Some experience in marketing and business development. 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 or . 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. 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: 28 November 2025 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. 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.
Stone King LLP
Manchester, Lancashire
About us Stone King is an ambitious 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 We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Associate to join our expanding Criminal Law Team at an exciting time of growth. You'll have the opportunity to work across the full spectrum of criminal law, handling a diverse caseload and become an integral part of the team's success. As we broaden our services, this role offers the chance to be part of something dynamic and forward-thinking. This position is available in our Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham offices. Remote working is also available, with travel to other locations as required to meet client needs. If you're looking for a role that offers variety, growth, and the chance to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Reasons to apply Join a growing and ambitious Criminal Law Team at an exciting stage of expansion Work across the full spectrum of criminal law with a varied and engaging caseload Choose your base - role available in Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham To be part of an ambitious and collaborative national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work. Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront. Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements. Key Responsibilities General duties include, but are not limited to: Manage a complex individual caseload with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality service delivery at all stages. Supervise, mentor, and support junior team members, offering technical guidance and contributing to their professional development. Build and maintain strong client relationships, attending client meetings in-office or off-site as required, and ensuring a responsive and client-focused approach. Collaborate effectively within the immediate team and across the wider firm. Communicate clearly and professionally, both internally with colleagues and externally with clients, stakeholders, and other professionals. Take responsibility for your own continuing professional development, staying up to date with legal and regulatory changes within criminal law. Play an active role in team meetings, including contributing to strategic discussions, case reviews, and knowledge sharing. Lead or support business development and marketing initiatives, including event preparation, networking, and client engagement activities to help grow the team's presence and reputation. Essential An experienced Solicitor or Barrister with relevant criminal and/or regulatory experience. Must be able to travel to client meetings and hearings on a regular basis. The ability to advocate at all hearings in a Magistrates Court and appropriate Crown Court hearings. Confident in representing suspects in the police station or other PACE interviews. Higher Rights of Audience is essential. Strong drafting, file management and client building skills. Experience in supervising others and contributing to others development. Proven experience in driving business development and marketing initiatives, with a willingness to take a leading role in planning and execution. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients (both oral and written communication). Possess strong organisation skills, technologically proficient and capable of working on their own and within a team. This role requires travel to other office locations and off-site venues in response to client needs, including attendance at courts, police stations, and prisons nationwide. Due to the nature of the work, there may be occasional requirements to work outside standard office hours, including evenings or weekends, depending on client demands. As such, the ability to travel is essential to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Desirable Proven track record in marketing and business development. Regulatory experience is ideal 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 have a partner-led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy Group, and a dedicated DE&I Adviser. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development of all our people, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. As part of our continued commitment to an inclusive working environment, we are proud to be part of the Race Fairness Commitment, the Age Friendly Employer Pledge and a Disability Confident Employer. Stone King are signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements. As part of our commitment to DE&I, we want our recruitment practices to be as inclusive as possible, which means we will make reasonable adjustments to help you perform to your best, so please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process. Our recruitment team are on hand to discuss any reasonable adjustments with candidates and can provide full job details and applications in alternative formats if required. You can contact our recruitment team via email at or . As 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. Competitive salary Profit Share Scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Benefit Platform Private Medical Insurance Life assurance (4 x salary) Pension scheme 31 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays) Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum Closing date: 17 October 2025 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.
About us Stone King is an ambitious 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 We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Associate to join our expanding Criminal Law Team at an exciting time of growth. You'll have the opportunity to work across the full spectrum of criminal law, handling a diverse caseload and become an integral part of the team's success. As we broaden our services, this role offers the chance to be part of something dynamic and forward-thinking. This position is available in our Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham offices. Remote working is also available, with travel to other locations as required to meet client needs. If you're looking for a role that offers variety, growth, and the chance to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Reasons to apply Join a growing and ambitious Criminal Law Team at an exciting stage of expansion Work across the full spectrum of criminal law with a varied and engaging caseload Choose your base - role available in Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham To be part of an ambitious and collaborative national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work. Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront. Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements. Key Responsibilities General duties include, but are not limited to: Manage a complex individual caseload with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality service delivery at all stages. Supervise, mentor, and support junior team members, offering technical guidance and contributing to their professional development. Build and maintain strong client relationships, attending client meetings in-office or off-site as required, and ensuring a responsive and client-focused approach. Collaborate effectively within the immediate team and across the wider firm. Communicate clearly and professionally, both internally with colleagues and externally with clients, stakeholders, and other professionals. Take responsibility for your own continuing professional development, staying up to date with legal and regulatory changes within criminal law. Play an active role in team meetings, including contributing to strategic discussions, case reviews, and knowledge sharing. Lead or support business development and marketing initiatives, including event preparation, networking, and client engagement activities to help grow the team's presence and reputation. Essential An experienced Solicitor or Barrister with relevant criminal and/or regulatory experience. Must be able to travel to client meetings and hearings on a regular basis. The ability to advocate at all hearings in a Magistrates Court and appropriate Crown Court hearings. Confident in representing suspects in the police station or other PACE interviews. Higher Rights of Audience is essential. Strong drafting, file management and client building skills. Experience in supervising others and contributing to others development. Proven experience in driving business development and marketing initiatives, with a willingness to take a leading role in planning and execution. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients (both oral and written communication). Possess strong organisation skills, technologically proficient and capable of working on their own and within a team. This role requires travel to other office locations and off-site venues in response to client needs, including attendance at courts, police stations, and prisons nationwide. Due to the nature of the work, there may be occasional requirements to work outside standard office hours, including evenings or weekends, depending on client demands. As such, the ability to travel is essential to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Desirable Proven track record in marketing and business development. Regulatory experience is ideal 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 have a partner-led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy Group, and a dedicated DE&I Adviser. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development of all our people, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. As part of our continued commitment to an inclusive working environment, we are proud to be part of the Race Fairness Commitment, the Age Friendly Employer Pledge and a Disability Confident Employer. Stone King are signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements. As part of our commitment to DE&I, we want our recruitment practices to be as inclusive as possible, which means we will make reasonable adjustments to help you perform to your best, so please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process. Our recruitment team are on hand to discuss any reasonable adjustments with candidates and can provide full job details and applications in alternative formats if required. You can contact our recruitment team via email at or . As 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. Competitive salary Profit Share Scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Benefit Platform Private Medical Insurance Life assurance (4 x salary) Pension scheme 31 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays) Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum Closing date: 17 October 2025 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.