What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading complex projects, transactions and strategic initiatives while delivering exceptional client service and commercial outcomes.
• Advising independent schools and educational organisations on corporate transactions, mergers, acquisitions and transformational projects.
• Building and strengthening long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities to support growth and development.
• Working closely with colleagues across the Education, Charity and wider firm teams to deliver joined-up, sector-focused advice.
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior colleagues, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Taking a leading role in business development activities, including networking events, seminars, workshops, pitches and tenders.
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the practice through identifying new opportunities, service offerings and innovative client solutions.
• Managing matters efficiently, ensuring strong financial management, budgeting and profitability.
• Maintaining the highest standards of client service, technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Staying at the forefront of legal, regulatory and market developments affecting the education sector.
• Contributing to the continued success and reputation of one of the UK's leading Education legal practices.

What We’re Looking For

• ✔ Experience advising on corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, or complex project work
• ✔ A strong interest in the education sector and the challenges facing independent schools and educational organisations
• ✔ A keen interest in developing your business development skills and a proven ability to generate opportunities and build lasting client relationships
• ✔ Experience leading client meetings, managing projects independently and collaborating effectively across teams
• ✔ Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
• ✔ Strong organisational skills, commercial awareness and financial discipline
• ✔ A collaborative and solutions-focused approach to delivering exceptional client service

Desirable Experience

• ✔ Experience working with education sector clients or independent schools
• ✔ Knowledge of Education Law or Charity Law
• ✔ Experience presenting at client seminars, workshops, conferences or networking events
• ✔ Experience contributing to pitches, tenders and strategic growth initiatives
• ✔ An established professional network within the education, charity or wider not-for-profit sectors
• ✔ Experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior team members

Why Stone King?

We’re a purpose-driven, people-first firm that values wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth. You'll join a nationally recognised team that combines market-leading expertise with a genuinely collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people, encourage innovation and provide opportunities to develop your career while undertaking meaningful work that has a positive impact on organisations and communities across the UK.

As signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, the Race Fairness Commitment and the Age Friendly Employer Pledge, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves.

👉 If you're ready to combine your corporate transaction expertise with sector-leading education work, while helping some of the UK's leading educational organisations navigate growth, change and opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help support the organisations shaping the future of education.