Partner - Family

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 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.
• Proven experience in independently managing a caseload, demonstrating strong organisational skills and good financial hygiene (e.g. accurate time recording, billing discipline, and cost awareness)

Desirable

• Experience in working with high-net-worth individuals.
• Existing connections or networks within the Cambridge or wider East Anglia market.

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.

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 are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development for all. We are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, the Race Fairness Commitment, and the Age Friendly Employer Pledge, and we are 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.

We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. To discuss adjustments or request information in an alternative format, please contact our recruitment team at Recruitment@stoneking.co.uk or 01225 326770.

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.

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum

Closing date: 9 October 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.

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