Senior Associate Solicitor
il y a 1 mois
Leeds
Description Stone King is an ambitious firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise Charity Education Public 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. Were looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Associate to join our expanding Criminal Law Team at an exciting time of growth. Youll have the opportunity to work across the full spectrum of criminal law handling a diverse caseload and become an integral part of the teams success. As we broaden our services this role offers the chance to be part of something dynamic and forward-thinking. This position is available in our Leeds Manchester and Birmingham offices. Remote working is also available with travel to other locations as required to meet client needs. If youre looking for a role that offers variety growth and the chance to make a real impact wed love to hear from you. • Join a growing and ambitious Criminal Law Team at an exciting stage of expansion, • Work across the full spectrum of criminal law with a varied and engaging caseload, • Choose your base role available in Leeds Manchester and Birmingham, • To be part of an ambitious and collaborative 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., • Manage a complex individual caseload with minimal supervision ensuring high-quality service delivery at all stages., • Supervise mentor and support junior team members offering technical guidance and contributing to their professional development., • Build and maintain strong client relationships attending client meetings in-office or off-site as required and ensuring a responsive and client-focused approach., • Collaborate effectively within the immediate team and across the wider firm., • Communicate clearly and professionally both internally with colleagues and externally with clients stakeholders and other professionals., • Take responsibility for your own continuing professional development staying up to date with legal and regulatory changes within criminal law., • Play an active role in team meetings including contributing to strategic discussions case reviews and knowledge sharing., • Lead or support business development and marketing initiatives including event preparation networking and client engagement activities to help grow the teams presence and reputation. Requirements Essential • An experienced Solicitor or Barrister with relevant criminal and/or regulatory experience., • Must be able to travel to client meetings and hearings on a regular basis., • The ability to advocate at all hearings in a Magistrates Court and appropriate Crown Court hearings., • Confident in representing suspects in the police station or other PACE interviews., • Higher Rights of Audience is essential., • Strong drafting file management and client building skills., • Experience in supervising others and contributing to others development., • Proven experience in driving business development and marketing initiatives with a willingness to take a leading role in planning and execution., • 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., • Proven track record in marketing and business development., • Regulatory experience is ideal 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. As part of our continued commitment to an inclusive working environment we are proud to be part of the Race Fairness Commitment the Age Friendly Employer Pledge and a Disability Confident Employer. Stone King are 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. As part of our commitment to DE&I we want our recruitment practices to be as inclusive as possible which means we will make reasonable adjustments to help you perform to your best so please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process. Our recruitment team are on hand to discuss any reasonable adjustments with candidates and can provide full job details and applications in alternative formats if required. You can contact our recruitment team via email at ___ As part of our commitment to DE&I we want our recruitment practices to be as inclusive as possible which means we will make reasonable adjustments to help you perform to your best so please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process. Our recruitment team are on hand to discuss any reasonable adjustments with candidates and can provide full job details and applications in alternative formats if required. You can contact our recruitment team via email at ___Description Stone King is an ambitious firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise Charity Education Public 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. Were looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Associate to join our expanding Criminal Law Team at an exciting time of growth. Youll have the opportunity to work across the full spectrum of criminal law handling a diverse caseload and become an integral part of the teams success. As we broaden our services this role offers the chance to be part of something dynamic and forward-thinking. This position is available in our Leeds Manchester and Birmingham offices. Remote working is also available with travel to other locations as required to meet client needs. If youre looking for a role that offers variety growth and the chance to make a real impact wed love to hear from you. • Join a growing and ambitious Criminal Law Team at an exciting stage of expansion, • Work across the full spectrum of criminal law with a varied and engaging caseload, • Choose your base role available in Leeds Manchester and Birmingham, • To be part of an ambitious and collaborative 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., • Manage a complex individual caseload with minimal supervision ensuring high-quality service delivery at all stages., • Supervise mentor and support junior team members offering technical guidance and contributing to their professional development., • Build and maintain strong client relationships attending client meetings in-office or off-site as required and ensuring a responsive and client-focused approach., • Collaborate effectively within the immediate team and across the wider firm., • Communicate clearly and professionally both internally with colleagues and externally with clients stakeholders and other professionals., • Take responsibility for your own continuing professional development staying up to date with legal and regulatory changes within criminal law., • Play an active role in team meetings including contributing to strategic discussions case reviews and knowledge sharing., • Lead or support business development and marketing initiatives including event preparation networking and client engagement activities to help grow the teams presence and reputation. Requirements Essential • An experienced Solicitor or Barrister with relevant criminal and/or regulatory experience., • Must be able to travel to client meetings and hearings on a regular basis., • The ability to advocate at all hearings in a Magistrates Court and appropriate Crown Court hearings., • Confident in representing suspects in the police station or other PACE interviews., • Higher Rights of Audience is essential., • Strong drafting file management and client building skills., • Experience in supervising others and contributing to others development., • Proven experience in driving business development and marketing initiatives with a willingness to take a leading role in planning and execution., • 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., • Proven track record in marketing and business development., • Regulatory experience is ideal 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. As part of our continued commitment to an inclusive working environment we are proud to be part of the Race Fairness Commitment the Age Friendly Employer Pledge and a Disability Confident Employer. Stone King are 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. As part of our commitment to DE&I we want our recruitment practices to be as inclusive as possible which means we will make reasonable adjustments to help you perform to your best so please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process. Our recruitment team are on hand to discuss any reasonable adjustments with candidates and can provide full job details and applications in alternative formats if required. You can contact our recruitment team via email at