Overview
Stone King is an ambitious and purpose driven 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. 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 a national leader in our specialist fields across the country.
We are seeking a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) or Knowledge Lawyer to join our nationally recognised Charity & Social Enterprise Team. This key role focuses on supporting our market-leading charity law practice by enhancing technical excellence, legal knowledge management, and thought leadership. You will play a central role in ensuring our lawyers are equipped with the latest legal developments, precedents, training resources, and know-how to deliver exceptional service to clients across the charity and not-for-profit sector.
You will be joining a firm that places purpose and social impact at its core, with a deep and long-standing commitment to the charity and social enterprise space. The Charity & Social Enterprise team is known for its collaborative culture, values-led approach, and technical excellence in supporting many of the UK\\\'s most prominent charities, mission-driven organisations and philanthropists.
Responsibilities
- Monitor legal and industry developments; provide timely internal updates and practical insights
- Proactively identify knowledge gaps and work with stakeholders to address them, ensuring the continuous development of valuable and up-to-date content
- Analyse and advise internally and externally on the impact of changes in law, procedure or market practice and how they will impact work
- Liaise with other teams regarding changes in the law or market practices, relevant to the team and which may provide opportunities
- Draft and maintain key precedents
- Capture and input key know-how into the firm\\\'s global knowledge systems and databases
- Respond to ad hoc legal queries with clear, accurate, and prompt guidance
- Plan and deliver relevant training programmes across the team and more widely; leverage internal resources and tools to produce engaging, high-quality materials and support ongoing legal education
- Contribute legal expertise to client-facing projects, including presentations, alerts, webinars, and events
- Devise and implement a system for storing useful team knowhow
- Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and with other teams where appropriate
- Assist the firm to maintain a good and high profile within the Charity Law Association
- Oversee the production of Essentials (charity mailing) and devise client-facing knowledge products
- Identify developments and opportunities across the key charity sub-sectors
- Work effectively with other PSLs, contribute to broader initiatives for knowledge and information management; engage with the firm\\\'s AI plans where applicable
Requirements
Essential
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with significant experience in charity law
- Strong technical expertise in charity governance, regulation and related areas (e.g. Charity Commission matters, CIOs, fundraising law, gift aid, trading, incorporation, mergers)
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and legal research skills
- Demonstrated passion for knowledge management, legal training, or professional support work
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Commercial awareness and client service mindset
- Experience as a PSL or in a knowledge management role (not essential)
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: 3 October 2025
Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. 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.
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