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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.

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

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

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.

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

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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