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Our client are a modern and extremely progressive top tier, Legal 500 law firm that is supportive and takes great pride in developing the lawyers that join them. \n\n They have grown substantially over the last 10 years and have a strong business plan of further future growth and development. \n\n State of the art systems, first class management and a client base of quality rather than quantity are on offer to a solicitor or legal executive from newly qualified upwards. \n\n The successful candidate will be joining a thriving disputes department that give advice in all aspects of both Commercial and Civil disputes including, but not limited to partnership and shareholders disputes, professional negligence, insolvency and debt recovery and property litigation. \n\n This is a fantastic opportunity of the highest calibre and a chance to get involved with a Law firm that is at an exciting stage of its development.

Our client wish to recruit a newly/recently qualified UK Solicitor to join our clients highly regarded Commercial and Corporate Finance Business team. The position is based in Essex and, subject to work commitments, there will be the opportunity for some working from home, if desired, in line with the Firm’s working from home guidelines. \n\n You will be part of our multidisciplinary Business Team and demonstrate an aptitude for corporate and commercial work. The role will be focused on the following: \n\n\n\t • Share sale and purchases;\n\t, • Asset sale and purchases;\n\t, • Management Buy Outs;\n\t, • Employee Ownership Trusts;\n\t, • Demergers;\n\t, • Share re-organisations;\n\t, • Shareholder agreements;\n\t, • Share buy backs;\n\t, • Employee share schemes;\n\t, • Joint Ventures;\n\t, • Partnerships;\n\t, • LLPs;\n\t, • Corporate Governance;\n\t

This is a unique opportunity for a driven and experienced Solicitor to join and lead the Corporate and Commercial team of a large Legal 500 Essex Law firm. The Team handles a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions with values exceeding £20m. \n\n This opportunity has arisen due to succession planning and restructuring to recruit a new Team Leader. The team consists of a mixture of highly qualified senior lawyers and junior lawyers. The Commercial and Corporate Finance Team also includes the regulatory offering, which continues to grow and offers new and exciting opportunities to develop new and existing client relationships. \n\n As Team Leader, the successful candidate will be granted a discounted fee target to acknowledge the time and commitment required to manage and develop a Team. \n\n The successful candidate will be expected to lead and develop the existing team whilst also identifying areas for growth and new revenue streams. The role will require excellent communication skills and the ability to nurture business partner relationships. The role will involves marketing and business development, and therefore, the ideal candidate must be flexible enough to work outside normal office hours and be comfortable attending a range of marketing events and progressing a variety of business development initiatives. \n\n Looking to the future, and ongoing succession planning there is an opportunity for additional recruitment into the team, which would give the successful candidate the chance to mould the team and create their own identity. \n\n This opportunity has fantastic potential and for the right candidate and presents a clear pathway to an equity position within the firm’s partnership. \n\n The firm has a progressive and flexible working culture, which includes the opportunity to work from home and flexibly throughout the day in accordance with the Firm’s guidelines and policies. However, it is important that the individual develops and maintains strong relationships with all members of the team across all of the firm’s offices. \n\n The role will be focused on the following: \n\n\n\t • Leading a highly successful and motivated team;\n\t, • Coaching and mentoring a team of lawyers and support staff;\n\t, • Developing a team strategy and plan for growth;\n\t, • Reporting to the senior management team;\n\t, • Identifying training needs amongst team members;\n\t, • General corporate commercial work including:\n\t, • Share sale and purchases;\n\t, • Asset sale and purchases;\n\t, • Management Buy Outs;\n\t, • Employee Ownership Trusts;\n\t, • Demergers;\n\t, • Share re-organisations;\n\t, • Shareholder agreements;\n\t, • Share buy backs;\n\t, • Employee share schemes;\n\t, • Joint Ventures;\n\t, • Partnerships;\n\t, • LLPs;\n\t, • Corporate Governance;\n\t, • Directors Duties;\n\t, • General Commercial Contracts.\n

An Disputes lawyer is sought by a law firm of outstanding quality and a client base to match. Equity drawings per partner here are the highest East Anglia has to offer and our client shows an impressive history of appointing new partners. Legal 500 rated as one of the leading firms in East Anglia they advise both private and commercial clients regionally, nationally, and also internationally. \n\n They now wish to strengthen the Disputes team which is led by a Partner of the highest calibre. The successful candidate would be at least two years PQE, in all aspects of both Commercial and Civil Litigation matters including general contractual disputes, Debt, Fraud, Insolvency, Professional Negligence, Property Disputes and Contentious Probate. \n\n This is a rare and interesting opportunity for a lawyer to join a law firm with a truly fantastic array of clients.

An Commercial Real Estate lawyer is sought by a law firm of outstanding quality and a client base to match. Equity drawings per partner here are the highest East Anglia has to offer and our client shows an impressive history of appointing new partners. Legal 500 rated as one of the leading firms in East Anglia they advise both private and commercial clients regionally, nationally, and also internationally. \n\n They now wish to strengthen the Commercial Property team which is led by a Partner of the highest calibre. The successful candidate would be at least two years PQE, in all aspects of both Commercial Property including advice to both Landlords and Tenants, Development, Real Estate finance, energy projects and investment sales and purchases. \n\n This is a rare and interesting opportunity for a lawyer to join a law firm with a truly fantastic array of clients

A firm with over 150 staff is currently looking for a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer to work in the Cambridgeshire office. \n\n \nThis long-established regional firm has a strong presence across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. They have grown steadily in recent years, expanding their office network and strengthening their commercial offering. The firm combines a loyal client base with a down-to-earth, genuinely collaborative culture, the kind of environment where senior lawyers can have real influence without getting lost in layers of hierarchy. \n\n \n\n We are looking for the individual to come in at a Senior level, such as Senior Associate with further progression prospects to Director and Shareholder. The role would be a very broad base of Commercial Property and also include the supervision of two other Lawyers and three secretaries. \n\n \n\n\n\t \n\n If you are looking for a role where you can combine autonomy, high quality work, and a leadership team that genuinely values senior expertise, this firm offers a compelling option, especially for someone ready to have more influence than a typical regional or national firm might allow.

I have an interesting opportunity with a well-established regional law firm with a strong reputation across Suffolk and the East of England. With over 200 staff and a growing regional footprint, the firm is looking to appoint a Senior Personal Injury Lawyer to join their highly regarded Injury Services division in Suffolk. \n\n The firm is recognised for its excellent claimant offering, strong client care ethos, and ability to combine high-quality work with a genuinely supportive, down-to-earth culture. It’s the kind of environment where senior lawyers can have real impact, enjoy visibility with leadership, and progress at a realistic pace — without navigating layers of unnecessary hierarchy. \n\n We are looking for someone to join at Senior Associate level or equivalent, with genuine scope to progress to Partner for those who want to step into a larger role within the team. The work is broad, complex, and meaningful, with support from a well-structured department. \n\n Why this role stands out \n\n • serious and catastrophic injury\n\t, • brain and spinal injuries\n\t, • complex orthopaedic injuries\n\t, • workplace accidents and employer liability claims\n\t, • RTA and public liability matters\n\t, • litigation involving higher-value, nuanced medical evidence\n\t • clear expectations\n\t, • honest conversations about progression\n\t, • support to grow their profile\n\t • more ownership of cases\n\t, • better quality of life\n\t, • a culture where people support each other\n\t

Our client are a modern and innovative law firm with a long history of success in Essex. \n\n They have around 100 people, an annual turnover of £7m and they are both Legal 500 and Chambers recommended across many disciplines. \n\n They now wish to add a Property Paralegal to the team to assist the fee earners within the department, but the successful candidate must be able to work full time on site and have at least 12 months Paralegal experience within Commercial property or alternatively development and plot sales work within Residential property. \n\n If you have the relevant Paralegal experience, excellent client care and interpersonal skills and wish to join a busy and successful team, please do not hesitate to apply for this exciting opportunity.

A Senior Disputes Lawyer is sought by a long established Essex Law firm that has grown substantially over recent years. Several high profile hires, fantastic modern offices and a culture and ethos second to none, has seen this firm recognised as one of this region’s leading names. \n\n The Disputes team provides a broad spectrum of legal advice ranging from small to large claims for individual clients to large corporate business’s on multi-million pound cases heard in the county and high court and court of appeal. \n\n The team handle a broad range of landlord and tenant, contract, consumer, commercial and construction disputes, together with insolvency, contentious probate and professional negligence. \n\n Due to early retirement they now wish to attract an additional member of the team to join with a view to heading the department in the not too distant future. \n\n Ideally this person would need at least 3 years PQE and come from either a regional or London background and be looking to join a firm with clear prospects for advancement.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join a well-regarded and expanding firm. This role offers an exciting opportunity for the right individual to step into a key role within the department. \n\n The Role \n\n You will take on a varied caseload of Private Client matters, including: \n\n\n\t • Intestate estate administration\n\t, • Drafting and administering LPAs and Wills\n\t, • Taxable and non-taxable estate administration\n\t, • Client-facing probate work\n\t, • (Optional) Exposure to Trusts and Court of Protection matters, including deputyship work\n\t, • The Ideal Candidate\n\t, • 3-4 years PQE\n\t, • Confident in running files independently, with strong client communication skills\n\t, • Experience handling complex estates and an ability to manage active LPAs is essential\n\t, • Trusts/COP experience is advantageous, but not essential\n\t, • A proactive, professional and client-focused attitude\n\t, • What’s on Offer\n\t, • Salary circa £55,000–£80,000, depending on experience and seniority\n\t, • Annual performance-related bonus\n\t, • Hybrid working potential\n\t \n\n \n\n Interested? \n\n Apply now for a confidential discussion and further details.

Our Legal 500 Client’s highly regarded Wills, Trusts and Estates team we have a strong contentious probate practice that is going from strength to strength. With a rapidly growing caseload and reputation they now need to hire a solicitor into the team to support its continued development. \n\n This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a burgeoning practice and develop a long term career in this specialist area. You’ll need to be able to hit the ground running so you must be able to demonstrate ideally at least one year’s PQE as a solicitor (or equivalent) in civil litigation work – which should include a significant amount of contentious probate work. You’ll support the Partner on their cases as well as begin to build your own caseload under supervision. To support the development of the practice area we’ll expect you to have strong client-facing skills and the potential for, and interest in, getting involved in networking and business development activities. \n\n You will be part of an extremely friendly and welcoming team with an impressive client base and we’ll help you to grow your skills and develop your own reputation in the area. There are strong prospects for career advancement and the firm has a clear track record on promoting people based on merit with rapid advancement based on performance and ability. \n\n As a firm it is always important to them to nurture and support our people and this year we have invested heavily to support remote working. They have also introduced many adjustments to our premises to ensure a safe working environment for those who need/want to be in the office. Over the longer term they are committed to embracing a continued degree of home working and more flexibility in working arrangements to support our people with their changing lifestyles and expectations. \n\n

A Senior Family Lawyer is sought by a long established Essex Law firm that has grown substantially over recent years. Several high profile hires, fantastic modern offices and a culture and ethos second to none, has seen this firm now recognised as one of this region’s leading names. \n\n Described as very forward thinking, with a clear strategy, this impressive law firm wish to grow substantially in the next twelve months. \n\n The Family team provides a broad spectrum of legal advice to clients and handles a range of Divorce and separation, ending a civil partnership, unmarried couples, ending an unmarried or cohabiting relationship, resolving the financial issues on divorce, civil partnership dissolution and separation, resolving children issues including parenting arrangements and relocation abroad, relationship agreements including living together / cohabitation agreements, prenuptial agreements, declarations of trust / property ownership agreements and separation agreements, injunctions, collaborative law, mediation and alternative dispute resolution \n\n Due to succession planning they now wish to attract an additional member of the team to join with a view to heading the department in the not too distant future. \n\n Ideally this person would need at least 5 years PQE and come from either a regional or London background and be looking to join a firm with clear prospects for advancement.

Residential Property Lawyer | Bury St Edmunds \n\n The Opportunity: \n\n A highly profitable and modern law firm, is seeking an ambitious Residential Property Lawyer to join their specialist team. Unlike a "corporate machine," this firm operates as a collaborative collective of specialists, offering a vibrant and energetic alternative to traditional regional practices. \n\n This is a hands-on role designed for a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer who wants to build a reputation based on their own merits. You will manage a diverse caseload of transactions from initial instruction through to completion, with the autonomy to make the role your own. \n\n Key Responsibilities: \n\n As a Residential Property Lawyer, you will manage a varied portfolio of work, including: \n\n\n\t • Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.\n\t, • Complex residential property transactions.\n\t, • Managing the end-to-end conveyancing process.\n\t, • Qualification as a Solicitor, CILEX, or Licensed Conveyancer.\n\t, • Proven experience in Residential Conveyancing (Instruction to Completion).\n\t, • A "non-corporate" mindset with a desire to collaborate rather than just process files.\n\t, • Direct Mentorship, working alongside two dynamic partners in a first-rate learning environment.\n\t, • An eclectic, energetic atmosphere that rewards meritocracy over hierarchy.\n\t

Audit Semi-Senior job with full study package in Colchester A leading UK accountancy firm is looking for an Audit Semi Senior to join their growing team. With a people first culture and Investors in People - Gold accreditation, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your audit career in a supportive, ambitious environment. The RoleYou’ll work across a varied client portfolio, supporting audit assignments from planning through to completion. You’ll gain exposure to complex work, build strong client relationships, and continue progressing toward full qualification with structured support. What You’ll Bring • Studying ACA/ACCA or AAT qualified and ready to progress, • Practice experience with strong bookkeeping skills, • Knowledge of Sage, Excel, Word (CaseWare desirable), • Up-to-date technical knowledge, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • Hybrid working with core hours (10-2) and two home working days, • 33 days holiday including bank holidays (28 days for trainees) + buy/sell options, • Competitive salary + performance recognition awards, • Clear progression pathways and structured development, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with counselling and virtual GP 4789131

About the Firm: My client is a well-established and reputable Legal 500 law firm with a strong presence in the region, known for delivering high-quality, client-focused legal services. With a busy and growing Residential Property team, the firm continues to build on its solid reputation and offers a supportive and professional working environment. About the Role: An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancer or Residential Property Fee Earner to join a fast-paced team in Essex. The successful candidate will take on a varied caseload of residential property matters, handling files from initial instruction through to completion. The caseload will include: • Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, • Remortgages About You: • Ideally 3+ years’ experience within residential conveyancing, • Qualified (Solicitor, CILEX or Licensed Conveyancer) is desirable but not essential, • Proven ability to manage a full caseload independently, • Strong technical knowledge of the conveyancing process, • Excellent communication and client care skills, • Self-motivated, organised, and able to work efficiently in a busy environment Key Responsibilities: • Managing a full caseload from instruction through to completion, • Maintaining strong relationships with clients and third parties, • Delivering a high standard of client service throughout the transaction, • Working autonomously while contributing positively to the wider team What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary depending on experience, • Competitive holiday allowance, • Hybrid working, • Supportive and collaborative team environment, • Established pipeline of work from day one For more information or to apply, please contact Joe Duran at .

Conveyancing Assistant 📍 Colchester 💼 Full-time | Permanent 💰 Competitive Salary We’re working with a well-established law firm looking to hire an experienced Conveyancing Assistant into their busy Residential Property team in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 12 months’ residential conveyancing experience to join a supportive and friendly team environment, assisting fee earners with files from instruction through to post-completion. The Role We are seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to support the Residential Property team with a varied caseload of conveyancing matters. You will work closely with conveyancing fee earners, providing essential support to ensure transactions progress efficiently from start to finish. Responsibilities include: • Supporting fee earners with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion, • Preparing and issuing client quotes, • Managing post-completion matters, • Using the firm’s case management system effectively, • Liaising with clients, agents, solicitors, and third parties throughout transactions, • Assisting with file management and administrative tasks About You • Minimum 12 months’ experience within Residential Conveyancing, • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail, • Good knowledge of residential conveyancing procedures, • Excellent communication and client care skills, • Strong time management abilities and the ability to prioritise workload effectively, • A team player with a proactive and hardworking approach, • Comfortable using case management systems What’s on Offer • Competitive salary, • Flexible working arrangements, • Friendly and supportive working environment, • Generous benefits package, • Opportunity to join a busy and well-regarded conveyancing team Why Apply? This role is ideal for a Conveyancing Assistant looking to further develop their career within a supportive and established Residential Property team, gaining exposure to a broad range of conveyancing matters. 📩 Interested? Send your CV to or call 01174 562 133 for a confidential discussion.

About the Job Employment Solicitor – Up to £57,000 salary This is a superb opportunity to join an award-winning, modern, dynamic, and supportive law firm offering specialist quality legal advice to commercial clients and private individuals. The Team has a strong and growing reputation in the Essex market and they work for clients both locally and nationally. The Employment Team is recognised in the Legal 500. Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s commercial offering, it is now seeking to appoint an experienced Employment Lawyer to work alongside existing partners, driving a resilient and varied legal practice. The ideal candidate will have wide-ranging experience, including non-contentious respondent matters. However, the workload is as varied as the client base, all interested parties can apply in the strictest of confidence, and all employment law specialisms will be considered. You will be required to take part in and initiate marketing, networking, and other business development activities in order to maintain and develop work from both existing and potential clients. The successful candidate will be expected to work with limited supervision but with the benefit of full admin support from Legal Secretaries and Paralegals. The Candidate • A Senior Employment Solicitor with between 3-5 years post-qualification experience, • Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload, • Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative, • Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts The Benefits and How to Apply • Competitive basic salary, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Company Pension, • Ongoing Training and Development, • Progression Opportunities, • Supportive working environment, • Free onsite parking, • Accessible to public transport, • Pension, • Death in service between 4x salary Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Tom Brown, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07495 117 132

THE ROLE We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Lawyer or Associate (dependent on experience) to join a successful team. We are happy to consider a full-time solicitor or someone who requires 4 days per week. This is a great role for someone wanting to join a friendly Commercial Property team and gain a varied caseload of sales, purchases, refinancing, and landlord & tenant work within a supportive team environment. Within this role you will be part of a team of 6 fee earners and 3 secretaries. You will have the opportunity to become a subject matter expert in Commercial Property with plenty of support, guidance and a clear career pathway. Based in our modern Marks Tey office, you will provide services to our existing and new clients on a varied range of Commercial Property matters. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Ideally 2 years + PQE, • Experience running own caseload of:, • Registered Commercial conveyancing, • Unregistered Commercial conveyancing, • Non-contentious landlord and tenant work, • Corporate Finance, • Experience of using a case management system, • Commercially minded, • Experience assisting with marketing initiatives SKILLSET • Communications skills, • Time management, • Client service delivery, • Attention to detail, • Results orientated, • Problem solving, • Teamworking, • Commercial, • Team collaboration WHAT ARE WE OFFERING? • A great basic salary and bonus schemes, • A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment in an experienced and growing team., • 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, • Medicash cash back schemes after 1 years’ service, • Life Insurance, • EAP and various other physical and mental wellbeing support services including virtual GP access 24/7, • Family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay plus, family events leave, • Company sick pay, • Cycle scheme At Holmes & Hills we are proud to have a culture of sharing, collaboration and mutual respect. We are genuine, authentic and down to earth. We are passionate about what we do and how we do it and believe our Values demonstrate the quality and commitment we give to our many clients. These values run through the core of our firm and are fundamental to the develop and progression of our 200 highly valued colleagues. We off a benefits package that we believe gives all of our colleagues a bit of everything but in addition to these material benefits, we also offer the opportunity to work for a progressive, modern and inspiring law firm in a regional area that brings with it, the benefit of a good work/life balance, flexibility and family focussed and with genuine opportunity to progress and develop evidenced by our commitment to our Career Pathway and Training Pathway.

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have expertise in residential or commercial property in the private and/or public sectors with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Referral of larger and established clients, • Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels, • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS If you have less than 4 years experience you may be able to join us as a fee earning consultant, contact us for more details.

Clinical Negligence Lawyer (Solicitor / CILEX) Due to continued growth, our Clinical Negligence team are seeking a talented lawyer (Solicitor or CILEX) to join our expanding Clinical Negligence dept. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied and high-quality caseload, including mid- to high-value and complex claims. You will handle a mix of litigated and non-litigated matters, working closely with an experienced and supportive team. The Role You will work on a broad range of clinical negligence matters, including: • Birth injuries, • Surgical errors, • Hospital negligence, • Cosmetic surgery claims, • Dental negligence, • Mental health care claims, • Care home negligence, • Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, • GP negligence, • Prescription errors Our Work Our team has a strong track record of achieving excellent outcomes for clients, including: • Securing a six-figure settlement in a complex misdiagnosis claim resulting in amputation and life-changing injuries, • Achieving a five-figure settlement for a client who suffered a long-term wound infection caused by an infected mesh, • Recovering a five-figure settlement for a client who developed a serious infection following coronary artery bypass surgery due to surgical error About You We are looking for a Clinical Negligence lawyer with: • 2–4 years’ relevant experience, • Experience progressing cases through to settlement or trial (post exchange of expert evidence), • A strong track record of delivering exceptional client care, • Confidence in handling sensitive and complex client matters Key Skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Ability to build clear, persuasive arguments, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, • A collaborative, team-oriented approach The Team You will report to Jason Brady, Partner and Head of the Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury team and work alongside experienced fee earners. You will also be supported by a trainee, paralegals, a costs lawyer, and dedicated administrative staff. Why Join Holmes & Hills? At Holmes & Hills, we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration, respect, and authenticity. We are a modern, progressive firm committed to delivering outstanding client service while supporting the development and wellbeing of our people. We offer: • A competitive salary & benefits package, • A strong work/life balance with flexibility and a family-friendly approach, • Clear opportunities for progression through our structured Career and Training Pathways, • The chance to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking regional firm About us Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development. Working in partnership with businesses and individuals Holmes & Hills' large team of legal experts work in partnership with individuals and organisations to provide them with truly proactive legal services through personal relationships. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, we take the time to understand clients' needs and objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach. Independently recognised as a leading law firm Holmes & Hills Solicitors is independently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners - two independent directories of the UK’s top law firms - as being a leading supplier of legal services in the region. These accreditations give our clients the confidence that the legal advice and representation they receive from Holmes & Hills is some of the best available. Our clients range from established and growing businesses whose brands are recognised and sold around the world and local authorities across the region, through to families and first-time home buyers.

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We are currently working with a well-established and highly regarded multi-office law firm looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor to join its growing team based in Langham. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor from NQ through to Partner level seeking to join a supportive and progressive firm with a strong reputation for private client work. The role offers exposure to a broad and varied caseload alongside genuine long-term progression opportunities. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, loyal client base, and commitment to investing in its people across all levels of seniority. Benefits include: Competitive salary dependent on experience. Hybrid working flexibility. Strong progression and development opportunities. Supportive and collaborative culture. High-quality private client work and established client base. Competitive benefits package. Typical duties for the role will include: Advising clients on a broad range of private client matters. Drafting wills, t...

Tax Semi Senior Salary: Up to £35,000 Working Arrangements: Full Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working Location: Colchester Role Description This is a client-facing role focused on personal tax compliance and advisory work, supporting a high-quality portfolio including HNWIs, non-domiciled and non-resident individuals. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of technical areas including IHT, capital gains, dividend planning, trusts and P11Ds, working closely with an experienced and highly supportive manager who will provide ongoing training and development. The firm offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with exposure to more complex and interesting work often associated with London-based clients, alongside clear opportunities for progression as the team continues to grow. What’s in it for you? • Hybrid working, • Flexible working arrangements, • Free parking, • Modern, open-plan office, • Strong study support (ATT / CTA), • Regular team socials and events, • Sports activities and pizza lunches, • Supportive and collaborative team environment, • Exposure to complex, high-quality client work, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing team What you’ll do • Pre...

A well-established, Legal 500-recognised regional firm is looking to appoint a senior Commercial Property lawyer to lead and grow its Agricultural & Rural Property offering. Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner-level Commercial Property lawyer. Head of Department – Commercial Property &

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We are currently working with a highly regarded Top 150 UK law firm looking to recruit a Property Solicitor to join its established property team based in Langham. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking to join a respected and growing practice handling a varied range of property ma

Shape the Future of a Leading National Practice** Are you a recently appointed RI Audit Director or Audit Partner looking to take the next significant step in your leadership career?Or perhaps you’re an experienced RI ready for the opportunity to build, develop, and lead a high-performing team within a respected national firm? Reed Practice are delighted to be partnering with a top UK national practice—a prestigious, forward-thinking firm renowned for its high calibre people and its relaxed, friendly, yet professional culture. Every member of the team is genuinely valued, recognised, and seen as integral to the firm’s ongoing success. The Opportunity As part of planned succession and continued growth, the firm is seeking to recruit an RI Audit Partner, based in the Suffolk/Essex area and overseeing the wider East Anglian region. This is a unique career-defining role offering you: • The freedom to shape and expand an already thriving audit service line, • The platform to make a long-lasting impact on team structure, capability, and client portfolio

Audit ExecutiveColchester | Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) Are you ready to bring your audit expertise to a role where your skills and perspective can make a real impact?About the RoleAn established and growing accountancy firm is seeking a talented Audit Executive to join its Colchester office. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, people-focused environment where professional development and long-term career progression are genuinely supported. You'll be part of a dynamic audit team, working with a varied client base and contributing beyond the numbers - building strong client relationships, understanding business risks, and delivering high-quality audit insights.What You'll Be Doing • Delivering audit assignments from planning through to completion, • Supervising and delegating work to junior team members, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, • Identifying risks and providing commercially focused insights, • Managing multiple assignments effectively in a fast-paced environmentWhat We're Looking For, • ACA or ACCA qualified, • Newly qualified or up to 1 year post-qualification experience, • Experience working in practice, • Strong working knowledge of audit and accounting software (e.g. Excel, Word, Sage, CaseWare or simi...

Winstree Financial Services is an established firm of Independent Mortgage and Protection Consultants based in Colchester, Essex, supporting clients across the UK.

Part-Time Accountant / Bookkeeper Location: Colchester, Essex Salary: £30,000 FTE (£18,000 pro-rata)Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Flexible: 3 full days or spread across 4 days) About the OpportunityAssure Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent accounting practice in Colchester. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced professional seeking a stable, part-time role with genuine work-life balance. The firm manages a diverse portfolio of approximately 200 clients, including sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships, offering a varied and engaging workload. The RoleYou will take ownership of a range of accounting and bookkeeping tasks, providing high-quality support to a broad client base. Key responsibilities include: • Year-End Accounts: Preparing comprehensive year-end accounts for various entities., • Taxation: Managing Corporation Tax and Self-Assessment tax returns., • Payroll: Accurate processing of client payroll., • Client Relations: Acting as a key point of contact for client queries and providing general accountancy advice.

Start Your Career Where Decisions Are Made.A leading financial firm based in the City of London is expanding its Risk team and opening the door to individuals looking to break into one of the most critical areas of finance.This opportunity is designed for those who are switched on, commercially awar

Marketing Temp Location: Colchester Job Type: Temporary Salary: £18-£20 p/hour About the role Our client is seeking a motivated and reliable Marketing Temp to join our team on a temporary basis for 4-8 weeks. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality work and contributing to a dynamic environment. You will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations while ensuring excellent service and efficiency. Key responsibilities • Research and develop weekly social media and digital content plans, • Support internal communications through newsletters, intranet updates, and staff engagement activities, • Assist in planning and delivering firm events, both in-person and online, • Produce clear, engaging copy for websites, blogs, PR, and internal announcements, • Monitor campaign performance and provide reports on engagement and effectiveness They are looking for someone who is: • 1–2 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role, • Proficiency in digital tools such as WordPress, Canva, Adobe, and social media platforms, • Strong understanding of marketing principles, with confidence...

A legal firm in Colchester is looking for an experienced conveyancing assistant to join their busy team. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of prior conveyancing experience and strong legal knowledge in this area.

Conveyancing Assistant - Colchester. GWR Legal Recruitment are working with a well‑established and highly regarded law firm in Colchester, who are looking for an additional Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy residential property team. As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will provide essential

A reputable law firm in Colchester is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join their residential property team. The ideal candidate should have previous conveyancing experience and strong communication skills.

A well-established legal firm in England is seeking a newly/recently qualified UK Solicitor to join their highly regarded Commercial and Corporate Finance Business team.Candidates will assist with tasks such as share sales, asset purchases, and management buy outs.The role offers opportunities for m

Bid Writer: About the role of Bid Writer: Long term freelance opportunity for a Freelance Bid Writer in Essex. I am currently assisting a market leading brand in their search for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. Our client take pride in the developments they deliver and have regenerated various other schemes across the United Kingdom in the sectors of new build, fit out and refurbishment. This an opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a freelance basis for a minimum of 10 months. An opportunity to work with a construction maintenance and repairs firm. They are looking for someone that has a proven track record working and providing support with a Main contractor. The ideal candidate for Bid Writer: bid writer experience immediately available