Senior Associate - International & Cross-Border at Stone King LLP

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Trusts, Estates, Cross-Border Matters, Problem-Solving, Client Experience, Team Collaboration, Professional Development, Business Development, Marketing, Wealth Planning, Estate Advice, Communication, Supervision, Collegiate Work, Client Management, Knowledge Sharing

Industry

Law Practice

Description

About us Stone King is an ambitious and purpose driven firm specialising in Private Client, Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education and Faith 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. The opportunity Due to significant growth in work levels, an exciting opportunity has arisen at Stone King for an ambitious and energetic candidate looking for a supportive, intellectually interesting environment in which to grow and develop. The opportunity is within our International and Cross Border team (ICB). The ICB team offers advice to UK nationals with assets overseas and overseas nationals with assets in the UK. The team has grown significantly over the last 16 years and unlike many of its competitors, can offer wealth planning and estate advice on cross border tax and succession across almost every jurisdiction in the world The team is an important team in Stone King’s growth strategy which is client centric, focused on our people, and designed around being a leading responsible business. We are purpose driven and work with clients to improve lives and drive positive societal impact. Those attracted to the position will enjoy problem-solving using a combination of technical knowledge and pragmatism, who want to extend their skills and who wish to offer the best possible client experience by delivering advice across multiple jurisdictions. This opportunity will appeal to candidates who have a thirst to deepen their knowledge and broaden their experience. You will be a team player with proven experience in working for individuals with cross border issues. You will thrive in an energetic, supportive and collaborative environment and you will be willing to share knowledge, experience and insight with your colleagues across the business. Those who are excited by this opportunity should not be concerned that they do not have the necessary experience or knowledge as full training will be provided by senior members of the team who have extensive experience of delivering face to face international & cross-border training through SK, STEP, the Law Society and MBL. Reasons to apply Opportunity to become a key member of our ICB team with ample opportunities for professional development. Accelerate your career by learning from top experts in the field within a supportive and dynamic team. Join a forward-thinking, collaborative firm where our values, culture, and people are at the heart of everything we do. Excellent benefits focused on your wellbeing and ongoing development, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally. Hybrid working – As 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. Key responsibilities General duties include, but are not limited to: Effectively managing an individual caseload (with supervision where appropriate); Attending to clients of the firm in the office or elsewhere if needed; Working in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate team and wider Firm environment. Communicating promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients; Maintaining your continuing professional development requirements and taking an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law; Actively marketing the ICB team in conjunction with other team members and other teams in order to develop the firm’s client base. Assist with supervision and development other team members where appropriate. Essential Extensive experience working as a solicitor in trusts and estates, with some exposure to cross-border matters. Specialist cross-border knowledge is preferable, however, training will be provided. Desirable Experience in the supervision and development of other team members. Experience dealing with HNW cross border matters. Previous experience in proactive business development and marketing; ability to demonstrate generation of new revenue streams and the ability to promote the firm and cross-sell other specialisms internally and externally Competitive salary Cycle to work scheme Profit Share Scheme Private Medical Insurance Life assurance (4 x salary) Pension scheme 31 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays) Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 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 Recruitment@stoneking.co.uk or 01225 326770. As a Disability Confident employer, Stone King LLP is committed to offering an interview to any job applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role as defined by the job description and person specification. A full copy of the person specification and job description can be provided by contacting our Recruitment team. In some recruitment situations such as high-peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer. This will include the number of interviews offered to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. When that happens, we’ll still aim to offer a proportionate number of interviews to disabled applicants. Closing date: 23 January 2026 Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices. Recruitment agencies – please do not send us unsolicited CVs. If you do so, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly and your T&Cs will not apply. #LHybrid

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Responsibilities

The role involves managing an individual caseload, attending to clients, and collaborating within the team. Additionally, it includes maintaining professional development and actively marketing the ICB team.