Solicitor - Employment

Stone-King-LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit Share Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

28 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangements

Learning and career progression

Job summary

Stone King LLP invites a talented Employment Solicitor to join our dedicated team advising charity clients across the sector. You will handle complex employment matters with a focus on employment law and client relationships.

Join a supportive, collaborative culture with opportunities for professional development, business development, and a balanced, hybrid working pattern across our national offices.

Qualifications

• Essential: Employment law experience.
• Interest in working with Charity clients.
• Knowledge of Disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Knowledge of TUPE issues.
• Contract drafting.
• Tribunal Preparation.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex workplace matters for charity clients.
• Reviewing and drafting contracts of employment.
• Advising on disciplinary and grievance issues and procedures.
• Advising on TUPE issues.
• Preparing cases for Tribunal hearings.
• Developing business and client relationships.

Skills

Employment law

Charity clients

Disciplinary and grievance procedures

TUPE issues

Contract drafting

Tribunal preparation

Job description

About us

At Stone King, we're a purpose-driven law firm with a clear ambition: to deliver positive societal impact through the work we do with and for our clients. Since 1785, we've combined a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach, embracing change and investing in our future.

We work with many organisations and individuals who share our commitment 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 across the sectors we serve and are consistently ranked by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. Many of our lawyers are recognised as leading practitioners in their fields, reflecting the depth of expertise, sector knowledge and client service we provide.

We foster an inclusive and supportive culture where different perspectives are valued, people are empowered to develop and thrive.

Our lawyers are more than legal advisers. They are trusted partners, problem-solvers and collaborators, helping clients navigate complex challenges, achieve their ambitions and create lasting positive impact in the communities they serve.

The team

Our talented Employment team has a long-standing reputation for providing strategic, pragmatic and solutions-focused advice on a wide range of complex workplace matters. We work with charities, education providers, faith organisations, social enterprises and other purpose-driven organisations, supporting them through sensitive employee relations issues, organisational change programmes, governance and leadership matters, and employment litigation. Our experience spans high-profile disciplinary and grievance cases, restructures and redundancies, discrimination and whistleblowing claims, executive appointments and exits, and strategic workforce projects. Our team is ranked Band 2 in Chambers for our Employment and Third Sector work. Through this work, we help organisations build effective workplaces, manage risk and remain focused on delivering positive outcomes for the communities they serve.

The opportunity

We are looking for a talented and motivated Solicitor to join our Employment team, focusing on work that is working with our Charity clients. From small and local charities, to larger, national institutions, this role will give the successful candidate a broad range of experience working across our Employment and Charity clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse client base, providing high-quality legal advice and building trusted relationships within one

You’ll work alongside supportive and experienced colleagues, collaborating across teams to deliver excellent client service while continuing to develop your own skills and expertise.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• 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
• To prepare cases for Tribunal hearings, principally on behalf of respondents including carrying out advocacy prior to final hearing where appropriate;
• Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law.

About You

We’re interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate the skills, experience and behaviours required to succeed in this role.

Essential

• Employment law experience
• An interest in working with Charity clients
• Knowledge of Disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Knowledge of TUPE issues
• Contract drafting
• Tribunal Preparation

Desirable

• Knowledge and drive to grow business development initiatives
• Experience in working with charities / third sector clients

Personal Attributes

• 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.

Why Join Stone King?

At Stone King, you'll be part of a purpose-driven firm where your work has a meaningful impact on clients, communities and society. We combine sector-leading expertise with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creating an environment where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to thrive.

Alongside meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance, including;

• Competitive salary
• 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, supporting you through important moments both inside and outside of work.
• 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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Stone King, 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.

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