Solicitor - Charities in London

About Us

Stone King is an ambitious and friendly 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 have a unique opportunity for a Solicitor to join our nationally renowned and highly regarded Charity & Social Enterprise team, based in our London office. This role offers a hybrid working environment, with at least two days in the office per week. The successful candidate will be involved in all areas of law and practice relating to charities and social enterprise.

Current Caseload

• Charity governance
• Restructuring, mergers and other transfers of businesses and assets
• Funding initiatives
• Formation of new charities and other social enterprise vehicles, including those at the forefront of legal and social developments
• Charity governing documents including Charity Commission schemes and orders
• Trading structures
• Commercial partnerships and other contracting arrangements
• Charity Commission Inquiries and other Charity Commission monitoring and investigation including assisting with Interim Manager work
• Charity disputes and litigation, including the Charity Tribunal, working with our Dispute Resolution team

Reasons to Apply

• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience across our friendly Charity & Social Enterprise team, and to work closely with specialists across the firm.
• To be part of an ambitious, collaborative and friendly national firm where culture and values are at the heart of everything we do.
• Excellent benefits that focus on wellbeing and development.
• Hybrid working committed to mental health and wellbeing through signatory of the Mindful Business Charter and other diversity commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively manage an individual caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Attend to clients in the office or elsewhere as required.
• Work collaboratively within the team and the wider firm.
• Communicate promptly and effectively internally and externally.
• Maintain professional development and stay updated with legal developments.
• Deliver work to the highest standard, in line with firm procedures and core values.
• Attend and prepare for team meetings.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with solid experience in drafting, legal research, file management and client relationship building.
• Real interest in the Charity sector.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, internal and external.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and desire to deepen legal knowledge.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills.

• Experience in the Charity sector.

Personal Attributes

• Strong stakeholder engagement and confidence to challenge constructively.
• Solutions‐focused approach with drive to improve processes.
• Organisational ownership of tasks and delivery within deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with influence and persuasion.
• Adaptable workload management and support of others.
• Collaborative, team‐first attitude.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Stone King LLP embraces individual differences and strives to create a supportive environment where people can be themselves. We are signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, Race Fairness Commitment, Age Friendly Employer Pledge and are a Disability Confident Employer. We aim to make recruitment inclusive and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. For adjustments or alternative formats, contact recruitment at Recruitment@stoneking.co.uk or call 01225 326770.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage all staff and applicants to achieve their full potential with all employment decisions taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory factors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days holiday plus statutory UK holidays
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum

Closing Date

15 May 2026. Adverts close at midday on the closing date, but may close early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage applicants to submit applications as soon as possible.