At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects in the education sector and provide expert legal advice.
- Company: Join Stone King, a purpose-driven firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, profit share, private medical insurance, and 31 days holiday.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusion and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education law while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in corporate or education M&A transactions and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
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 Stone King being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant experience working on corporate or education M&A transactions and an interest in Education law and Independent Schools.
- Experience of supervision and development of other team members.
- Proactive business development and marketing experience, with demonstrated generation of new revenue streams and cross-selling of other specialisms.
- Well-organised, technically proficient and a leader.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to address difficult conversations promptly and with skill.
- Proven experience in independently managing projects and cross-team working, demonstrating strong organisational skills and good financial hygiene (e.g. accurate time recording, billing discipline and cost awareness).
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in Education and Charity Law.
Personal Attributes
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence to challenge constructively and offer alternative approaches.
- Solutions-focused approach with drive to improve processes and outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills, taking full ownership of tasks and ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and influence decision-making effectively.
- Adaptable approach in managing workload and supporting others.
- Ability to work collaboratively and have a team-first attitude.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Stone King embraces individual differences and strives to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development for all. We are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, the Race Fairness Commitment, and the Age Friendly Employer Pledge, and are a Disability Confident Employer.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Profit Share Scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Life assurance (4 x salary).
- Pension scheme.
- 31 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays).
- Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum.
Closing Date
17 July 2026.
Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.
