We are looking for a Solicitor to join our Education Team, working closely with state‑funded schools and further education clients on a wide range of day‑to‑day matters including safeguarding, admissions, complaints, and regulatory work with Ofsted and the Department for Education.
Responsibilities
- Effectively manage an individual caseload, with supervision where appropriate.
- Attend to clients in the office or elsewhere as needed.
- Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within your immediate team and the wider firm.
- Contribute to knowledge‑sharing initiatives across the Education Team and wider firm.
- Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients.
- Maintain continuing professional development requirements and actively pursue further knowledge in education law.
- Support senior lawyers on complex or high‑profile matters including regulatory investigations, tribunal claims, and judicial review proceedings.
- Carry out work to the highest standard, following the firm’s standards, procedures and core values.
- Regularly attend and contribute to team meetings, marketing and business development events, and prepare for client training sessions, webinars and sector‑focused events.
Qualifications
- Qualified Solicitor (we welcome candidates at different stages of their legal career).
- Prior experience providing legal advice to schools or clients in the education sector.
- Strong commitment to career development and further learning.
- Experience handling your own caseload, working independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritise workload.
- High attention to detail.
- IT literate with legal software and Microsoft systems.
- Strong organisation skills and full ownership of tasks with delivery within agreed deadlines.
- Adaptable approach to managing workload and supporting others.
- Team‑first attitude and ability to work collaboratively.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Profit‑share scheme.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life assurance (4×salary).
- Pension scheme.
- 28 days holiday plus statutory UK holidays, plus an additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum.
- Hybrid working arrangements available.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Individual differences are embraced at Stone King, and we strive 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 we are a Disability Confident Employer.
