Stone King LLP

Attorney

• Provide employment advice and assistance to the firm’s clients and prospective clients
• Effectively manage an individual Employment Tribunal caseload (with supervision where appropriate).
• Reviewing and drafting contracts of employment;
• Advising with regard to disciplinary and grievance issues and procedures;
• Advising with regard to TUPE issues;
• Preparing bespoke contracts and advising with regard to implications e.g., secondment and consultancy agreements;
• Advising in relation to potential discrimination issues, particularly disability, age, religious/belief and sex discrimination;
• Assisting clients in negotiations with regard to termination and addressing issues e.g., settlement agreements;
• A general understanding of potential pension implications;
• To prepare cases for Tribunal hearings, principally on behalf of respondents including carrying out advocacy prior to final hearing;
• Attend to clients of the Firm in the office or elsewhere if needed.
• Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment.
• Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients.
• Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law.
• Actively marketing the Employment law team in conjunction with other Team members and other Teams in order to develop the firm’s client base.
• Meeting clients both at their premises and at any of our offices to advise, assist and as part of an ongoing client contact initiative.
• Provide legal support to the HR Consultants based in the London, Bath, Leeds and Birmingham offices in conjunction with the other Employment solicitors.

Employment Solicitor – Newly Qualified

• Provide employment advice and assistance to the firm’s clients and prospective clients.
• Effectively manage an individual caseload (with supervision where appropriate).
• Reviewing and drafting Policies, Handbooks and Contracts;
• Advising with regard to disciplinary and grievance issues and procedures;
• Advising with regard to TUPE issues;
• Preparing bespoke contracts and advising with regard to implications e.g., secondment and consultancy agreements;
• Advising in relation to potential discrimination issues, particularly disability, age, religious/belief and sex discrimination;
• Assisting clients in negotiations with regard to termination and addressing issues e.g., Settlement Agreements;
• A general understanding of potential pension implications;
• To prepare cases for Tribunal hearings, principally on behalf of Respondents including carrying out advocacy prior to final hearing;
• Attend to clients of the Firm in the office or elsewhere if needed.
• Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment.
• Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients.
• Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law.
• Actively marketing the Employment law team in conjunction with other Team members and other Teams in order to develop the firm’s client base.
• Meeting clients both at their premises and at any of our offices to advise, assist and as part of an ongoing client contact initiative.
• Provide legal support to the HR Consultants based in the London, Bath, Leeds and Birmingham offices in conjunction with the other Employment solicitors.

Associate Employment Solicitor

Paralegal

• General duties include, but are not limited to:
• - Attending client meetings and minute taking.
• - Diary management; scheduling meetings accordingly both internally and externally.
• - Drafting key documents and updates.
• - Assist with business developments and research.
• - Preparing drafts of documents and corresponding with clients as requested.
• - General document management including filing and photocopying as required by the team.
• - Dealing with all clients referred to you in person and on the telephone in a professional and efficient manner.
• - Working as part of a Team with the other members of the Team/s or other members of the Firm where necessary.
• - Carrying out your work for the client to the highest possible standard.
• - Dealing with all communications promptly whether internal or external.
• - Meeting time recording requirements.

Immigration Paralegal

• Leading on a broad range of trust, tax and estate matters, including succession planning, complex wills, trusts structuring and administration, and advising high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries and charitable bodies.
• Effectively manage an individual caseload, and delegate to and provide supervision to more junior members of the team as required.
• Playing a key role in the growth and development of the Cambridge offering, contributing to the strategic direction of the Trust, Tax and Estates team.
• Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and high performance across the team.
• Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to generate new work and retain existing clients.
• Contributing to business development, profile‑raising and strategic growth of the team.
• Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients.
• Continuing your professional development and staying updated with legal developments in the field.
• To carry out your work for both colleagues and clients to the highest possible standard, having regard to the Firm’s standards, procedures and core values.
• To attend and be involved in preparation for marketing and business development events and activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Drive profitability and efficiency while maintaining quality of service.
• Feed into the budget process annually and take responsibility for the financial performance of the Trust, Tax and Estates team.
• Mentoring and developing junior lawyers and associates

Partner – Trust, Tax and Estates

Associate

• Meet or exceed the Firm’s expectations for accurately recording your chargeable and non-chargeable hours, monitoring ongoing progress against them to help maximise performance or address potential shortfalls.
• Take the lead on complex projects and work as a team to optimise revenue and profit by implementing best practice matter management and service delivery.
• Effectively delegate to and provide supervision to more junior members of the team as required, ensuring work is conducted at the appropriate level.
• Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and high performance across the team.
• Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to generate new work and retain existing clients.
• Lead on marketing initiatives, networking, and thought leadership to raise the Firm’s profile.
• Contribute to strategic growth by identifying new markets, service lines, or opportunities.
• Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients.
• Continuing your professional development and staying updated with legal developments in the field.
• To carry out your work for both colleagues and clients to the highest possible standard, having regard to the Firm’s standards, procedures and core values.
• To attend and be involved in preparation for marketing and business development events and activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Drive profitability and efficiency while maintaining quality of service.

Senior Associate – Projects

• Dealing with all clients referred to you in person and on the telephone in a professional and efficient manner.
• Attending to the clients and answering any queries, with supervision from members of the team.
• Drafting documents bundles and producing research.
• Involvement in newsletter and article development and activities.
• Meeting time recording requirements.
• Communicating promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients.
• Conducting work for both colleagues and clients to the highest possible standard, having regard to the Firm’s standards, procedures and Core Values.
• Working in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment.
• Maintaining your continuing professional development requirements and taking an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law.
• Ongoing learning is something that will continue in your career at Stone King; we aim to be leaders in our chosen fields, often providing workshops and seminars not only for our people but also for external clients on key areas of law.

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and lease extensions.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients on property transactions, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in property law and regulations.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to residential property transactions.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties to facilitate smooth property transactions.
• Handle negotiations and resolve any legal issues that may arise during the conveyancing process.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Attend to clients of the Firm in the office or elsewhere if needed.
• Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment.
• Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients.
• Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law.
• To carry out your work for both colleagues and clients to the highest possible standard, having regard to the Firm’s standards, procedures and core values.
• To regularly attend, and be involved in preparation for, Team meetings.
• To attend and be involved in preparation for marketing and business development events and activities

Conveyancing Paralegal

• Effectively manage your own caseload of family matters with appropriate supervision and support, including financial remedy cases and privately funded children work such as living arrangements and specific issue applications.
• Attending to clients of the firm in person and remotely, providing clear, practical advice with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Drafting court documents, financial disclosure, statements and legal research in line with the Family Procedure Rules and best practice.
• Supporting business development and contributing to marketing activities to build client relationships and promote the Family team’s expertise.
• Communicating promptly and effectively with colleagues, clients and external professionals including counsel and experts.
• Attending and contributing to team meetings and matter strategy discussions.
• Carrying out work to the highest standard in line with the firm’s procedures, technical expectations and core values.
• Working in a collegiate and collaborative way within the immediate team and across the wider firm.
• Maintaining continuing professional development and building technical expertise across financial and children law matters.