Associate Solicitor in Leeds

About us

Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, 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. This commitment, combined with our passion for the sectors we work with, has established Stone King as a national leader in our specialist fields.

The opportunity

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor to join Stone King's International Trusts and Estates team, advising private clients, charities and other solicitors. The successful candidate will relish the opportunity to become a specialist within a team that focuses exclusively on cross-border work and is able to advise on the private international law (conflicts of law) of almost every jurisdiction of the world.

Reasons to apply

• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience across our established Trusts & Estates Team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our specialists across the firm.
• To be part of an ambitious, collaborative and friendly national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do.
• We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work.
• Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront.
• Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Attending clients of the firm in the office (or if appropriate elsewhere).
• Dealing with clients referred to you in person and on the telephone.
• Ensuring that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs.
• At all times exercising high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Carrying out your work for the client to the highest possible standard, having regard to the firm's standards & procedures.
• Working as part of a team with the other members of the team or other members of the firm where necessary.
• Maintaining clear and precise communications with other colleagues.
• Attending and being involved in preparation for team meetings.
• Dealing with communications promptly.
• Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
• Being active in promoting the services of the firm and its core values and ethos; to attend and be involved in preparation for marketing events.
• Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all the firm's and client's documentation and information.
• Achieving agreed levels of billing and be diligent with time recording.
• Complying with the solicitor's accounts rules and the rules on the professional conduct of solicitors.

Requirements

• A Solicitor experienced in Trusts and Estates and some experience dealing with cross border matters although training will be provided.
• Experience of running their own caseload of matters.
• Strong communication and attention to detail skills.
• Candidates should be well-organised and technically proficient.

• Experience dealing with international / cross border Trusts and Estates.
• STEP qualified.
• Previous experience of pro-active business development and marketing; ability to demonstrate identification of new revenue streams and be able to promote the firm and cross-sell other specialisms internally and externally.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum

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 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.

As a Disability Confident employer, Stone King LLP is committed to offering an interview to any job applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role as defined by the job description and person specification. A full copy of the person specification and job description can be provided by contacting our Recruitment team.

In some recruitment situations such as high-peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer. This will include the number of interviews offered to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. When that happens, we'll still aim to offer a proportionate number of interviews to disabled applicants.

We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. To discuss adjustments or request information in an alternative format, please contact our recruitment team.

Closing date: 13 February 2026

Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our people to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices.

Recruitment agencies – please do not send us unsolicited CVs. If you do so, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly and your T&Cs will not apply.