Senior Associate Solicitor - Education

About us Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.

The opportunity We are seeking a Senior Associate to join Stone King’s nationally recognised Education team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the most significant corporate, strategic and transformational projects across the education sector, advising a prestigious client base of independent schools and educational organisations. Working within our Tier 1 ranked Education team, you will provide expert legal advice on complex transactions and projects, build strong client relationships, and support the development of junior colleagues. The role is ideally suited to an experienced corporate lawyer with M&A experience who combines strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and leadership skills with a genuine interest in supporting purpose-driven organisations through periods of change and growth. Based in one of our nationwide offices, with hybrid working available, this position offers the opportunity to work alongside leading sector specialists, enhance your professional profile and become a trusted adviser to some of the UK’s leading educational institutions.

Key Responsibilities General duties include, but are not limited to: • Lead complex projects, transactions and strategic initiatives, ensuring exceptional client service, commercial outcomes and effective matter management. • Meet or exceed expectations for recording chargeable and non-chargeable time, monitoring performance, managing budgets and driving profitability and efficiency. • Build, maintain and strengthen long-term client relationships, generating new business and identifying opportunities for further support and growth. • Advise education sector clients on corporate transactions, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic projects, while supporting a broad range of education and charity sector work. • Supervise, mentor, develop and effectively delegate to junior colleagues, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration and high performance. • Work collaboratively across teams and the wider Firm to deliver integrated, sector-focused advice and services. • Take a leading role in business development activities, including networking, thought leadership, marketing initiatives, seminars, workshops, pitches and tenders. • Contribute to the strategic growth of the practice by identifying new markets, service lines, opportunities and innovative client solutions. • Communicate promptly, professionally and effectively with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders. • Maintain the highest standards of client service and technical excellence, in line with the Firm’s values, procedures and quality expectations. • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal and professional standards. • Stay abreast of legal, regulatory and market developments through continuous professional development, contributing to the ongoing success and reputation of the Firm’s leading Education practice.