Overview

Stone King is an ambitious firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Public, Faith and Private Client sectors. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. We are recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Associate to join our expanding Criminal Law Team at an exciting time of growth. You\'ll have the opportunity to work across the full spectrum of criminal law, handling a diverse caseload and become an integral part of the team\'s success. This position is available in our Leeds, Manchester, and Birmingham offices. Remote working is also available, with travel to other locations as required to meet client needs.

If you\'re looking for a role that offers variety, growth, and the chance to make a real impact, we\'d love to hear from you.

Reasons to apply

• Join a growing and ambitious Criminal Law Team at an exciting stage of expansion
• Work across the full spectrum of criminal law with a varied and engaging caseload
• Choose your base - Leeds, Manchester, or Birmingham
• Be part of an ambitious and collaborative national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do
• Excellent benefits with a focus on wellbeing and development
• Hybrid working with commitment to mental health and wellbeing

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex individual caseload with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality service delivery at all stages
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior team members, offering technical guidance and contributing to their development
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, attending client meetings in-office or off-site as required
• Collaborate effectively within the immediate team and across the wider firm
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, clients, stakeholders, and other professionals
• Maintain your continuing professional development, staying up to date with criminal law changes
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Lead or support business development and marketing initiatives, including event preparation, networking, and client engagement

Requirements

Essential

• An experienced Solicitor or Barrister with relevant criminal and/or regulatory experience
• Must be able to travel to client meetings and hearings regularly
• Ability to advocate at Magistrates\' Court and appropriate Crown Court hearings
• Confident in representing suspects in police stations or during PACE interviews
• Higher Rights of Audience is essential
• Strong drafting, file management and client-building skills
• Experience supervising others and contributing to their development
• Proven experience in driving business development and marketing initiatives
• Effective communication with team members and clients
• Strong organisational skills, technically proficient, able to work independently and in a team
• Travel to other office locations and off-site venues; occasional outside-hours work may be required

Desirable

• Proven track record in marketing and business development
• Regulatory experience is ideal

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Stone King embraces individual differences and strives to create an inclusive environment. We have a partner-led DE&I Strategy Group and a DE&I Adviser. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. We are signatories of the Mindful Business Charter and support flexible working arrangements. We will make reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Benefit Platform
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 31 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional CSR day per annum

Closing date

Closing date: 3 October 2025. Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, but vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible.