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About the Role

We are looking for a talented and motivated Solicitor to join our Employment team, focusing on work with our Charity clients. This role offers a broad range of experience across Employment and Charity clients, providing high-quality legal advice and building trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

Support and work on complex and high value legal matters within the Charity sector, ensuring excellent outcomes for clients
Provide employment advice and assistance to the firm’s clients and prospective clients
Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients, understanding their aims and supporting their success
Work collaboratively across the team and wider firm to deliver a seamless and high-quality client experience
Work alongside our HR Consultancy team
Contribute to a positive, inclusive and high performing team culture
Take an active role in business development, including networking, thought leadership and client engagement
Identify opportunities to enhance client service, improve ways of working and support the continued development of the practice
Manage matters effectively, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, in a timely and efficient way, and with appropriate commercial awareness
Maintain high professional and regulatory standards at all times
Continue your own professional development, staying informed of legal and sector developments
Effectively manage an individual Employment Tribunal caseload (with supervision where appropriate)
Reviewing and drafting contracts of employment
Advising with regard to disciplinary and grievance issues and procedures
Advising with regard to TUPE issues
Preparing bespoke contracts and advising with regard to implications e.g., secondment and consultancy agreements
Advising in relation to potential discrimination issues, particularly disability, age, religious/belief and sex discrimination
Assisting clients in negotiations with regard to termination and addressing issues e.g., settlement agreements
A general understanding of potential pension implications
Work on matters relating to whistleblowing
Assisting on work in employment status, including volunteers and trustees
Advising within the Charity Commission regulatory framework
Prepare cases for Tribunal hearings, principally on behalf of respondents including carrying out advocacy prior to final hearing where appropriate
Maintain continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering knowledge within the field of law

Requirements

Employment law experience
An interest in working with Charity clients
Knowledge of Disciplinary and grievance procedures
Knowledge of TUPE issues
Contract drafting
Tribunal Preparation
Knowledge and drive to grow business development initiatives
Experience in working with charities / third sector clients
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence to challenge constructively and offer alternative approaches
Solutions focused approach with drive to improve processes and outcomes
Strong organisation skills, taking full ownership of tasks and ensuring delivery within agreed deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and influence decision-making effectively
Adaptable approach in managing workload and supporting others
Ability to work collaboratively and team-first attitude

Skills

Employment law
Charity client work
Disciplinary and grievance procedures
TUPE issues
Contract drafting
Tribunal Preparation
Business development
Stakeholder engagement
Problem-solving
Organisation
Written communication
Verbal communication
Collaboration

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Solicitor

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Life assurance (4x salary)
Pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
28 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
Enhanced leave provisions for key life events
An additional paid day each year to support CSR and volunteering activities
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
A collaborative, inclusive and supportive culture
Investment in learning, development and career progression
The opportunity to work alongside market-leading sector specialists
Meaningful work that delivers positive impact for clients, communities and society

About the Company

Stone King is a purpose-driven law firm focused on delivering positive societal impact.
We combine a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach, embracing change and investing in our future.
We work with organisations and individuals committed to making a difference, including charities, social enterprises, faith-based organisations, educational institutions, businesses, public sector organisations and private individuals.
We are nationally recognised for our expertise and consistently ranked by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.
We foster an inclusive and supportive culture where different perspectives are valued, and people are empowered to develop and thrive.
Our lawyers are trusted partners, problem-solvers and collaborators, helping clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their ambitions.

Equal Opportunity

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.
We value individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to ensuring all employment decisions are made fairly and without discrimination.
We are proud signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, Race Fairness Commitment and Age Friendly Employer Pledge, and are a Disability Confident Employer.
We aim to make our recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible and will make reasonable adjustments where needed.
As part of our Disability Confident commitment, we will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, subject to any recruitment capacity constraints.