Stone King LLP
Senior Associate Solicitor
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Construction Solicitor – Senior Role – Nationwide
About Stone King
Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm specialising in Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Faith, and Private Client sectors. Our culture is built on collaboration and core values, reinforcing our commitment to clients, communities, and people. Recognised as a national leader in our specialist fields, we foster a collaborative environment where ethical practice and sector excellence are aligned.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join Stone King’s Construction team, offering a dynamic and growing environment with a hybrid working model. While based at any of our offices, the role may include occasional travel for client engagements depending on project requirements.
Key highlights include:
- Working alongside a distinguished Education team (Tier 1-ranked and frequently commended by clients).
- Contribution to non-contentious construction matters across Charity and Business sectors.
- A culture focused on collaboration, career advancement, and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Client & Team Management: Oversee an individual caseload, delegate to junior colleagues, and provide dynamic supervision.
- Client Relationships: Build and nurture relationships with existing and new clients, ensuring a premium service.
- Communication: Deliver prompt and effective internal + external stakeholder interactions—collaborating across teams, clients, and disciplines.
- Professional Growth: Actively pursue continuing professional development and stay current with legal advancements.
- Alumnus Engagement: Produce work of the highest standard, adhering to the Firm’s core values, policies, and procedures.
- Business Development: Work with the Marketing & Business Development Team to grow the Firm’s reputation and client base.
- Financial Oversight: Participate in the annual budget process and ensure the team’s financial performance aligns with targets.
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Stone King prioritises lifelong learning: Opportunity to deliver workshops, seminars, and presentations to colleagues and clients, advancing the Firm’s leadership in construction law.
Requirements
Essential
- Five+ years’ experience as a Solicitor or Barrister, with a strong track record in non-contentious construction matters.
- Leadership experience: Proven ability to manage teams, supervise juniors, and mentor colleagues.
- Business Development potential: Candidates should demonstrate natural networking skills and an interest in marketing the Firm. Ideal engagement areas include:
- Lectures/workshops
- Tender/proposal support
- Client pitching programs
- Suitable for roles/expands Firm’s market profile: Shareable examples of advancing diversity and specialised expertise in construction and infrastructure.
- Development mindsets: Commitment to career progression, upskilling, and continuous learning.
Desirable
- Work experience in Education, Charity or Public Sector funding.
- Dually qualified candidates: Professionals with both legal and construction qualifications, holding MRICS, MCIOB, or similar.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) credential: Membership in Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, with expertise in arbitration, adjudication, or third-party mediation.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Stone King, individuality is celebrated. We champion an inclusive workplace where support aligns with courageous self-expression:
- Signatories of: Enhanced Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Business Charter, Race Fairness Commitment, and Age-friendly Employer pledge.
- Solicitors with disabilities: You’ll be offered an interview ifявляя уверенность в соответствие секретар кодов коnoclicht rhisis.sourora findings. In peak phases, appointments will remain proportional to criteria—we ensure access remains fair.
- Flexible support: Tailoring can be provided for disabled applicants: alternative job documents + aid requests directed to Recruitment@stoneking.co.uk | 01225 326770.
Stone King upholds equal opportunities, striving to meet full-potential growth goals free of bias.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Profit Share Scheme
- Bike-to-work options
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life assurance (x4 basic salary)
- Pension scheme contribution
- 31 days paid leave (excluding statutory UK holidays)
- Allocated day for CSR activities annually
Closing Date: 12 June 2026 Positions will sometimes close early—apply promptly for full consideration. Applications for Heads of Departments may require additional specialist experience.
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