Solicitor – Charity, Social Enterprise

Stone King LLP

. Work on and, with appropriate support, take increasing responsibility for complex and high-value legal matters in the charity and social enterprise sector .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBath • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise as a Qualified Solicitor with solid experience in drafting, legal research, and client relationship management, while maintaining high professional and regulatory standards in the charity and social enterprise sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Qualified SolicitorLegal ResearchClient Relationship BuildingOrganisational SkillsCharity Sector Experience

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Hard Skills

DraftingFile ManagementLegal Research

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsKnow-HowPrecedents

Industry Keywords

Charity SectorSocial Enterprise SectorClient EngagementBusiness DevelopmentRegulatory Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on and, with appropriate support, take increasing responsibility for complex and high-value legal matters in the charity and social enterprise sector
Build trusted, long-term client relationships
Collaborate across the team and wider firm to deliver excellent client service
Contribute to a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture
Participate in business development, networking, thought leadership and client engagement
Identify opportunities to enhance client service and improve ways of working
Use and contribute to know-how, precedents and approved digital tools
Manage matters to high standards, efficiently, on time and with commercial awareness
Maintain professional and regulatory standards
Continue professional development and stay informed of legal and sector developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified Solicitor
Solid experience in drafting, legal research, file management and client relationship building
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute effectively
Excellent communication skills, internally and externally
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Typically sufficient post-qualification experience to manage day-to-day matters with appropriate supervision
Genuine interest in the charity and social enterprise sector
Charity and/or social enterprise sector experience desirable but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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