Associate Solicitor - ref. l9546023
About us
Stone King is an ambitious and friendly firm specialising in the Private Client, Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, and Faith 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
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join Stone King’s International & Cross-Border team based in our Bath office, advising private clients, charities and other solicitors. The successful candidate will relish the opportunity to become a specialist within a team that focusses exclusively on cross-border work and is able to advise on the private international law (conflicts of law) of almost every jurisdiction of the world.
Although cross-border knowledge is always welcome, it is not essential as the successful applicant will receive extensive training in the basic principles of Private International Law from Head of Team, Daniel Harris and thereafter learn the nuances and intricacies of international work ‘on the job’, as well as taking part in other formal training, as and when required.
Reasons to apply- Opportunity to gain invaluable experience across our established ICB Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our specialists across the firm.
- 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:
- Attending clients of the firm in the office (or if appropriate elsewhere).
- Dealing with clients referred to you in person and on the telephone.
- Ensuring that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs.
- At all times exercising high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
- Carrying out your work for the client to the highest possible standard, having regard to the firm’s standards & procedures.
- Working as part of a team with the other members of the team or other members of the firm where necessary.
- Maintaining clear and precise communications with other colleagues.
- Attending and being involved in preparation for team meetings.
- Dealing with communications promptly.
- Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
- Being active in promoting the services of the firm and its core values and ethos; to attend and be involved in preparation for marketing events.
- Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information.
- Achieving agreed levels of billing and be diligent with time recording.
- Complying with the solicitor’s accounts rules and the rules on the professional conduct of solicitors.
Requirements
Essential- A Solicitor experienced in Trusts and Estates and some experience dealing with cross border matters although training will be provided,
- Experience of running their own caseload of matters.
- Strong communication and attention to detail skills
- Candidates should be well-organised and technically proficient.
- Experience dealing with international / cross border Trusts and Estates.
- STEP qualified.
- Previous experience of pro-active business development and marketing; ability to demonstrate identification of new revenue streams and be able to promote the firm and cross-sell other specialisms internally and externally.
- Competitive salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Profit Share 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
Our Firm
Here at SK, 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.
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 Recruitment@stoneking.co.uk or 01225 326770.
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.
Closing date: 26 May 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.
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