Partner - Family

About the role

About us Stone King is an ambitious and purpose-driven firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Public Faith and Private Client 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 We have a unique opportunity for a Partner to join our highly regarded Family team, based from our Cambridge office. This role also offers a hybrid working environment, with two days in the office per week. The successful candidate will have the prospect of career development with scope to build, shape and lead the Family offering in Cambridge, working closely with our established national team. This role is an exciting opportunity to develop your career with a highly regarded national firm, working with a high calibre client base from the outset, including high-net-worth individuals, families and clients. Our Family team is recognised for its expertise in complex and sensitive matters, including financial remedy cases involving substantial assets, private children work and matters with an international element. The successful candidate will play a key role in further developing our presence in the Cambridge market, building on an already strong reputation and client base, and contributing to the continued success of the wider Private Client offering. Reasons to apply Join an ambitious and collaborative national firm where culture and values are at the forefront. A people‑focused environment that supports partners in building sustainable, long‑term practices Competitive and well‑rounded partner benefits, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and continued professional development. Flexible working arrangements supported and open for discussion with prospective candidates to support work/life balance. Key Responsibilities General duties include, but are not limited to: Leading on a varied caseload of complex family matters, including divorce, financial remedy (often involving high-value and multi-jurisdictional assets), private children law and pre/post-nuptial agreements. Effectively manage an individual caseload, and delegate to and provide supervision to more junior members of the team as required. Taking a lead role in developing and growing the Family offering in Cambridge, contributing to the strategic direction of the practice and enhancing the firm's presence in the local market. Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and high performance across the team. Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment, particularly with colleagues in the Private Client, Trusts, Tax and Estates and sector teams. Build and maintain strong client relationships to generate new work and retain existing clients, acting as a trusted adviser to high-net-worth individuals and families. Lead on marketing initiatives, networking, and thought leadership to raise the firm's profile, particularly within the Cambridge market and across our core Charity, Education and Faith sectors. Contribute to strategic growth by identifying new markets, service lines, or opportunities, including developing relationships with intermediaries and other professional advisers. Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients. Continuing your professional development and staying updated with legal developments in the field. To carry out your work for both colleagues and clients to the highest possible standard, having regard to the Firm's standards, procedures and core values. To attend and be involved in preparation for marketing and business development events and activities. Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Drive profitability and efficiency while maintaining quality of service. Essential The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working as a solicitor with Family law. Strong technical expertise across a broad range of family matters, with particular experience in high-value financial remedy cases and complex private children work. Experience of supervision and development of other team members is essential. Previous experience of pro-active business development and marketing; ability to demonstrate generation of new revenue streams and be able to promote the firm and cross-sell other specialisms internally and externally. Typical business development opportunities would include, but are not limited to: attending seminars and networking events, presenting workshops to the firm's client and being involved in pitches/tenders. Candidates should be well-organised, technically proficient and a leader. Have excellent communication skills, addressing any potentially difficult conversations promptly and with skill

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