About Stone King LLP

Stone King advise clients on a wide range of commercial and personal legal services. They offer specialist advice to charities and the education sector.

Stone King listen to and value staff, which is why a high proportion have stayed with the firm for many years, including the managing partner who joined as a trainee solicitor in the mid 1980's.

The firm believes that everyone can have a significant impact on the business and want their people to feel valued. This is why regular consultations with people at all levels form an essential part of informing the firm's future direction.

Stone King have five core principles in total, which are: Talented; Specialist; Understanding; Respect; and Team.

Core principles are at the forefront of everything they do, including when interviewing prospective employees. The managing partner meets with every new joiner during their induction period to talk through these core principles and all of their people are given a pocket sized leaflet of the values as a constant reminder. Their annual performance review process is also driven by their principles and development frameworks, they ask everyone to refer to both documents in detail.

What is it like to work for Stone King LLP

My Manager

81% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

All managers receive 360 degree feedback all year round, which is an opportunity to pick up on areas of strength and weakness within the management team and to deliver effective bespoke training where necessary.

81% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Personal Growth

84% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Stone King focus on both work and non-work related employee development, recognising the importance of a positive work/ life balance. They are committed to the professional development of employees, with financial support and time off available to those who wish to further their studies.

84% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Wellbeing

69% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Stone King have signed up to commit to the movement of the Mindful Business Charter. The aims of the Charter are to provide guidelines for recommended working styles and expectations and how these can be communicated to help ease stress and avoid burnout that is faced by many in the industry.

69% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

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Benefits:

Women

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Gym

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Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Profit Related Payment

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Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to all staff