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Managing Director
As Managing Director of KJS, Karen shapes our culture and creates the strategy to deliver the best service to our clients.
For Karen, that starts with our people. Her top priority is empowering her team to perform their jobs effectively. She believes that when every individual feels valued, they are motivated and fulfilled in work. In turn, they deliver a service to our clients that is responsive, compassionate, and second-to-none.
To do that, Karen ensures that we’re investing meaningfully in each and every person at the firm. She leads our staff training, and career development programmes. To support the personal and professional growth of junior colleagues, she has implemented coaching and mentoring initiatives across the firm.
Everybody at KJS understands how their individual contribution makes the firm stronger and better, and that’s due to Karen’s leadership. KJS’s accreditation as Platinum Investors in People is testament to Karen’s hard work and success in this area.
Karen is a qualified solicitor who began her career in family law in 1990. She has had a long and rewarding career as a practising lawyer, before moving into management roles. Now she uses all of her insight to craft the strategy of growth and development for KJS.
Get to know Karen
Q: What’s the most interesting item on your desk?
A: It’s a photo of my daughter. She is interesting in a thousand ways and utterly unique, constantly reminding me of the importance of family and the personal connections that drive much of the work I do. Her photo inspires me daily, serving as a personal touchstone amidst the professional responsibilities.
Q: Tell us about your hobbies
A: I enjoy staying active with weight-training, cycling, and walking. I love walking by the sea, where the fresh air and sound of the waves provide a sense of tranquillity. I’m a magpie for little shops, and I love to browse, which my husband humorously refers to as "foraging.’ I also enjoy traveling and exploring different places, including towns and villages across the UK
Q: Do you have any hidden talents?
A: I hold a full motorcycle license and owned a Honda CBR600 motorcycle for a time.
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If you would like to visit our team of family solicitors, we have offices in Henley-on-Thames (Head Office) Reading, Basingstoke, Guildford, Beaconsfield, Ascot, Oxford, Newbury & Winchester, St Albans, and Southampton. We serve a wide range of other areas including Abingdon, Bracknell, Gerrards Cross, Maidenhead, Marlow, Reading (central), Slough, High Wycombe and Wokingham.
Why not contact our team of divorce solicitors for a free initial consultation today? We offer a free initial consultation that can take place in any one of our offices or over the telephone.
We are proud to have represented many excellent clients. Below are some comments our clients have made about us.
We are always looking for exceptional people to join our team.
Whether you are considering a move now or at some point in the future, we would love to hear from you and learn more about your career goals and motivations.
At K J Smith we pride ourselves on our commitment to offering support, guidance and career development across all roles. You will receive a competitive salary along with a comprehensive range of benefits.
Partner at our Ascot office
"I joined K J Smith with an open mind and with the expectation of developing and adding diversity and challenge to my career, having spent 23 years in a comfortable position with a traditional high street practice.
I can honestly say that K J Smith have exceeded my expectations. Since joining, I have felt supported and encouraged by the firm’s continued commitment to growth and improvement. The company allow staff at all levels to have a voice and recognise the importance of investment in their employees at every level."
