Senior Associate

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Stone King
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About us

Stone King is an ambitious and friendly 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. 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

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a talented individual looking to further develop their career, to join the Corporate and Commercial Team. The role will be based in the Cambridge or London office, but hybrid working will also be available as part of the role. This role will involve plenty of variety, working for a broad range of clients across our specialist sectors which include business owners, entrepreneurs and investors, companies, partnerships, social enterprises, charities and schools. The role will involve providing advice across the spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, which may include: General company and business law advice Acquisitions and mergers Establishing, structuring and restructuring business operations Equity capital raising Project finance Shareholders’ agreements Joint ventures and other collaborations Establishing, merging, operating and winding up partnerships: general partnerships, LPs and LLPs Bank and other loan facilities and security Commercial agreements and other arrangements Reasons to apply

Opportunity to work across our friendly Corporate & Commercial Team , you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with other 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. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements. Key responsibilities

General duties include, but are not limited to: Effectively manage an individual caseload. Attend to clients of the Firm in the office or elsewhere if needed. Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment. Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients. Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law. To attend regularly, and be involved in preparation for, Team meetings. To attend and be involved in preparation for marketing and business development events and activities. Essential

An experienced Solicitor, several years PQE, with extensive experience of running own caseloads and a proven track-record of supervising and delegating to others effectively. Ability to work autonomously, although support will be also available from other members of the team. Previous experience in corporate, financial, banking and commercial law. Strong drafting, file management and client relationship building skills. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients (both oral and written communication). Possess strong organisation skills, technologically proficient and capable of working on their own and within a team. Desirable

Proven track record in marketing and business development or a keen interest to lead on BD initiatives. Prior experience supervising and developing others would be beneficial. 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 have a partner-led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy Group and a dedicated DE&I Adviser. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development of all our people and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. Competitive salary Profit Share Scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Benefit Platform 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 January 2024

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 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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