Stone King
Solicitor - Education
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About Stone King
Stone King is an ambitious, purpose-driven firm with a collaborative culture rooted in its core values. Our dedication to integrity fosters strong relationships with clients, communities, and employees. We are national leaders in specialist sectors across the UK due to our passion for the industries we serve and the purpose-driven work delivered to our clients.
The Opportunity
We are inviting a Solicitor to join our progressive and nationally renowned Education Team, where you’ll work closely with state-funded schools and further education clients on a diverse range of day-to-day matters. Your role will include:
- Advising on pupil and parent-related issues, including safeguarding, welfare, Equality Act considerations, admissions, exclusions, complaints, and regulatory challenges involving Ofsted and the Department for Education.
- Gaining exposure to strategic governance, supporting trustees alongside our Charity Team and sector specialists.
- Supporting both contentious (litigation, tribunal claims, judicial reviews) and non-contentious matters while developing expertise in the regulatory and commercial landscape affecting schools and colleges.
This role is open to all career stages and offers a supportive environment to grow within our Tier 1-ranked Education Team (Chambers & Legal 500).
A flexible hybrid role is available across Bath, Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, or Manchester.
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- Grow your expertise alongside specialist Education Team professionals.
- Join a purpose-driven firm where culture and values shape every aspect of our work.
- Invest in our people—we are committed to creating the best workplace for talent development.
- Wellbeing-focused benefits to support work-life balance.
Stone King is an adherent of the Mindful Business Charter, champions mental health, and offers flexible working discussions.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing an independent caseload (under supervision where needed).
- Direct engagement with clients, whether at the office or remotely.
- Collaborating with immediate and wider team members, fostering knowledge-sharing.
- Prompt and clear internal (colleagues) and external (clients) communication.
- Maintaining CPD compliance and actively expanding expertise in education law.
- Supporting senior lawyers in complex regulatory matters (e.g., Ofsted investigations, tribunals).
- Adhering to firm standards, procedures, and values for client deliverables.
- Participating in team, marketing, and business development activities.
- Assisting with client training, webinars, and sector events.
Essential Requirements
✅ Qualified as a Solicitor—We support кандидатов at all career stages and provide mentoring and development. ✅ Prior experience in advising schools or education sector clients (e.g., safeguarding, exclusions, governance). ✅ Strong commitment to professional growth and furthering legal knowledge. ✅ Ability to manage an independent caseload, work independently and collaboratively. ✅ Excellent communication, workload prioritisation, and detailed precision. ✅ IT proficiency in legal software (e.g., CaseWare) and Microsoft systems.
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Personal Attributes
- Strong organisation—ownership of tasks and timely delivery.
- Clear written and verbal communication—ability to convey ideas persuasively.
- Adaptable workload management and supportive attitude.
- Collaborative mindset with a team-first approach.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Stone King embraces diverse talents, fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for all. Our commitments include:
- Mindful Business Charter, Race Fairness Commitment, Age-Friendly Employer Pledge.
- Disability Confident Employer—We guarantee interviews for disabled candidates meeting selection criteria.
This aligns with our equal opportunities policies ensuring discrimination-free workplace and transparent hiring standards.
Closing Date: 17 July 2026
N.B.: Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply promptly.
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Stone King LLP proudly considers all applicants without bias and welcomes diverse careers.
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