Education Solicitor — Hybrid, High-Impact Sector Work

Stone King LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit Share Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

28 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

CSR day (paid)

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Stone King LLP in Manchester is seeking a talented Solicitor to join our Education team, handling a diverse caseload and advising schools and educational bodies. You will work closely with colleagues across the firm, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to business development while delivering high-quality legal services and building trusted client relationships in the education sector.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with the ability to handle own caseload
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Support on complex education sector matters and advise schools and trusts
• Build trusted relationships with clients and understand their aims
• Work collaboratively across the team and wider firm to deliver high-quality client experience
• Supervise and develop junior colleagues to support growth and progression
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and high performing team culture
• Take an active role in business development, including networking and client engagement
• Identify opportunities to enhance client service and ways of working
• Manage matters efficiently with commercial awareness and high standards

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Caseload handling

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Stone King LLP in Manchester is seeking a talented Solicitor to join our Education team, handling a diverse caseload and advising schools and educational bodies. You will work closely with colleagues across the firm, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to business development while delivering high-quality legal services and building trusted client relationships in the education sector.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional