This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work on and, with appropriate support, take increasing responsibility for complex and high-value legal matters within the charity and social enterprise sector, helping to deliver excellent outcomes for clients
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients, understanding their aims and supporting their success
• Work collaboratively across the team and wider firm to deliver a seamless and high-quality client experience
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture
• Take an active role in business development, including networking, thought leadership and client engagement
• Identify opportunities to enhance client service, improve ways of working and support the continued development of the practice
• Use and contribute to the team's know-how, precedents and approved digital tools to deliver high-quality, efficient and consistent client service
• Manage matters effectively, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, in a timely and efficient way, and with appropriate commercial awareness
• Maintain high professional and regulatory standards at all times
• Continue your own professional development, staying informed of legal and sector developments

This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of two days per week in the office. We are open to location, and this role can be based in any of our offices, including Bath, Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, London or Manchester.

About You

We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate the skills, experience and behaviours required to succeed in this role.

Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor with solid experience in drafting, legal research, file management and client relationship building
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both internally with colleagues and externally with clients
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• You will typically have sufficient post-qualification experience to manage day-to-day matters with appropriate supervision and be looking to develop a specialist practice in the charity and social enterprise sector

Desirable

• Experience in the charity and/or social enterprise sector is desirable but not essential. Most importantly, you will have a genuine interest in the sector and in supporting organisations that deliver positive social impact

Personal Attributes

Alongside the technical requirements, we're looking for someone who:

• Builds strong relationships and communicates effectively
• Collaborates well with colleagues and stakeholders
• Takes a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Manages priorities effectively and delivers high-quality work
• Contributes positively to an inclusive and supportive team culture

Why Join Stone King?

At Stone King, you'll be part of a purpose-driven firm where your work has a meaningful impact on clients, communities and society. We combine sector-leading expertise with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creating an environment where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to thrive.

Alongside meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance, including:

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 28 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays. Enhanced leave provisions for key life events, supporting you through important moments both inside and outside of work
• An additional paid day each year to support CSR and volunteering activities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive culture
• Investment in learning, development and career progression
• The opportunity to work alongside market-leading sector specialists
• Meaningful work that delivers positive impact for clients, communities and society

Want to know more?

This advert provides an overview of the opportunity. To request a copy of the full job description or alternative formats of the job description, please contact our Recruitment team at Recruitment@stoneking.co.uk.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Stone King, we value individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to ensuring all employment decisions are made fairly and without discrimination. We are proud signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, Race Fairness Commitment and Age Friendly Employer Pledge, and are a Disability Confident Employer.

We aim to make our recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. As part of our Disability Confident commitment, we will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, subject to any recruitment capacity constraints.

Closing date

16 October 2026

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.