Overview

About Us: Stone King is an ambitious and friendly firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, 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.

The opportunity: We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to join our Employment Team, working predominantly within our education sector. Hybrid/remote working is available and we are open to flexible arrangements. Although the focus is the education sector (state schools and FE colleges), the candidate should be willing to work across all firm sectors (business, charity, social enterprise).

Reasons to apply: you will develop skills across our Employment Team, join a collaborative national firm, and benefit from strong wellbeing and development support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide employment advice and assistance to the firm’s clients and prospective clients
• Manage an individual Employment Tribunal caseload (with supervision where appropriate)
• Reviewing and drafting contracts of employment
• Advise on disciplinary and grievance issues and procedures
• Advise on TUPE issues
• Prepare bespoke contracts and advise on implications (e.g., secondment and consultancy agreements)
• Advise on potential discrimination issues (disability, age, religious belief and sex)
• Assist clients in negotiations regarding termination and settlement agreements
• Understand potential pension implications
• Prepare cases for Tribunal hearings, including advocacy prior to final hearing
• Attend to clients in the office or elsewhere as needed
• Work collaboratively within the team and broader Firm
• Communicate promptly and effectively with colleagues and clients
• Maintain continuing professional development and knowledge in employment law
• Actively market the Employment Law team to develop the firm’s client base
• Meet clients at their premises or at offices as part of ongoing client contact
• Provide legal support to HR Consultants in London, Bath, Leeds and Birmingham offices

Requirements

Essential

• A qualified Solicitor with experience running own Employment Tribunal caseload
• A strong commitment to career development and continuing learning
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Attention to detail
• IT literacy including Office 2010

Desirable

• Experience in a similar role; experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Stone King embraces individual differences and supports all employees. We have a DE&I Strategy Group and a DE&I Adviser. We are committed to an inclusive working environment and to promoting equality of opportunity. We are proud to be part of the Race Fairness Commitment, the Age Friendly Employer Pledge and a Disability Confident Employer. We are signatories of the Mindful Business Charter to support mental health and wellbeing.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help you perform your best during application and interview processes. Our recruitment team can provide job details and applications in alternative formats. Contact Recruitment@stoneking.co.uk or 01225 326770 for assistance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (plus UK statutory holidays)
• Additional CSR day per annum

Closing date

Closing date: 24 October 2025. Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, but vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Apply as soon as possible.

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and recruitment decisions.

Note

Recruitment agencies: please do not send unsolicited CVs.