Stone King LLP
Senior Associate Solicitor
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Senior Associate Solicitor
Senior Construction Lawyer
About Us
Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm specialising in Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Faith and Private Client sectors. Our collaborative culture and core values align with our ethos of prioritising clients, communities, and our team’s growth. This commitment, combined with our dedication to the sectors we serve, has established Stone King as a national leader in its specialist fields.
The Opportunity
An exciting chance to join our dynamic Construction team. This role can be based at any of our offices with hybrid working options. Occasional travel to other offices or client sites may be required based on project demands.
Social and career growth opportunities await within a highly respected firm. From the start, you’ll work with a distinguished client base and collaborate closely with our Tier 1-ranked Education team, consistently praised by clients and recognised in both Chambers and Legal 500, including individual accolades.
Beyond the Education sector, you’ll also contribute to non-contentious construction matters across other sectors, particularly Charity and Business.
Reasons to Apply
- Become an integral part of a growing team at an exciting phase of expansion.
- Contribute to a national firm where collaboration, friendliness, and a strong values-driven culture form the foundation of every decision.
- Our commitment to people: We invest in our teams’ wellbeing and professional development.
- Enjoy a focus on work-life balance through our hybrid working model.
- Stone King holds the Mindful Business Charter status, reflecting our focus on mental health and wellbeing.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload and delegate across junior team members as appropriate.
- Build and nurture client relationships, ensuring all receive excellent service.
- Collaborate effectively within the immediate team and wider firm.
- Communicate efficiently, both internally and externally.
- Support ongoing professional development and stay updated on legal advancements.
- Uphold the firm’s high standards, policies, and values.
- Work with the Business Development & Marketing teams to enhance client reputation and growth.
- Participate in annual budgets and ensure the Construction team’s financial success.
Ongoing professional growth is a priority—expect access to workshops, seminars, and insights shared with both the firm and clients.
Requirements
Essential
- An experienced solicitor or barrister with a strong background in non-contentious construction matters.
- Proven ability as an effective manager/supervisor.
- Candidates with marketing potential and business development focus. Responsibilities may include attending seminars, networking events, giving workshops or participating in tenders/pitches.
- Experience demonstrating diversity and expertise in construction and infrastructure.
- Commitment to career development and continuous learning.
Desirable
- Experience within the Education, Charity and Public Sector funding.
- Dual qualifications in law and construction, particularly membership of professional bodies like MRICS, MCIOB, or similar.
- Specialist qualifications in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ARB), arbitration, adjudication, or membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Stone King, we embrace employee differences and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our commitments include:
- Mindful Business Charter, Race Fairness Commitment, Age Friendly Employer Pledge
- Disability Confident Employer
Our recruitment process ensures inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments where needed. For accommodations or alternative format queries, reach out to Recruitment@stoneking.co.uk or +044 1225 326770.
Equal Opportunity Policy
Stone King ensures equal opportunity is adhered to by challenging discrimination in employment decisions.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Profit Share Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life assurance (4 times salary)
- Pension scheme
- 31 days holiday (beyond standard statutory holidays)
- 1 additional CSR activity day annually
Closing Date: 12 June 2026
Extemporaneous closing if application volume reaches a satisfactory level—consider applying early.
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