Associate Solicitor - International Trusts & Estates in Leeds

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.

Due to significant growth in work levels, an exciting opportunity has arisen at Stone King for an ambitious and energetic candidate looking for a supportive, intellectually interesting environment in which to grow and develop. The opportunity is within our International Trusts & Estates team, which offers advice to UK nationals with assets overseas and overseas nationals with assets in the UK. The team has grown significantly over the last 16 years and can offer wealth planning and estate advice on cross border tax and succession across almost every jurisdiction in the world.

The team is an important part of Stone King’s growth strategy, which is client centric, focused on our people, and designed around being a leading responsible business. We are purpose driven and work with clients to improve lives and drive positive societal impact.

Those attracted to the position will enjoy problem-solving using a combination of technical knowledge and pragmatism, who want to extend their skills and who wish to offer the best possible client experience by delivering advice across multiple jurisdictions. This opportunity will appeal to candidates who have a thirst to deepen their knowledge and broaden their experience. You will be a team player with proven experience in working for individuals with cross border issues. You will thrive in an energetic, supportive and collaborative environment and you will be willing to share knowledge, experience and insight with your colleagues across the business.

Those who are excited by this opportunity should not be concerned that they do not have the necessary experience or knowledge as full training will be provided by senior members of the team who have extensive experience of delivering face to face international & cross-border training through SK, STEP, the Law Society and MBL.

Reasons to apply:

• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience across our established Trusts & Estates Team, working closely with our specialists across the firm.
• Be part of an ambitious, collaborative and friendly national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do.
• 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.
• Support for achieving a healthy work/life balance, with flexible working arrangements available.

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.
• 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 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.
• Promoting the services of the firm and its core values and ethos; attending and being 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 being diligent with time recording.
• Complying with the solicitor’s accounts rules and the rules on the professional conduct of solicitors.

Requirements:

Essential:

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

Desirable:

• 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 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: 23 January 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, 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.