2631863 Braintree Private Client Permanent Administration Assistant - Private Client Job Vacancy THE ROLE
Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Administration Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Private Client team. Working alongside experienced Lawyers and Legal Assistants, you will play a key role in providing administrative support across matters involving Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate Planning.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration skills who enjoys working in a professional, client-focused environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality support.

WHAT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

Previous administration experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Good IT literacy and confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office
Professional and confident communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Storing Wills, including sending closing letters and copies to clients
Preparing meeting packs and retrieving documents in readiness for client meetings
Printing and engrossing Wills and legal documentation
Completing deed indexing forms
Scanning, saving and maintaining client identification documents within the case management system
Organising certified copies of Lasting Powers of Attorney for Attorneys
Opening, closing and archiving files, including returning original documentation to clients and Executors
Carrying out verification, bankruptcy and insolvency searches
Preparing client care letters and general correspondence
Processing cheque and cash payments
Check certainty Will searches
Handling client enquiries professionally and efficiently
Audio dictation and document production
Verifying bank details
Preparing marketing letters relating to Wills and Conveyancing
Witnessing Wills when required
Requesting copies of Titles, Wills and Court of Protection documentation
Supporting occasional home visits or probate property visits
Assisting with ad hoc projects and administrative tasks
Managing and organising probate diaries and key dates

WHAT ATTRIBUTES DOES THE ROLE REQUIRE?

Excellent organisational skills
Reliable and dependable approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
A positive, team-focused attitude
Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information

WHAT WE OFFER
At Holmes & Hills we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration, respect and authenticity. We are a modern and progressive firm committed to delivering exceptional client service while supporting the development and wellbeing of our people.

Competitive salary
A supportive, relaxed and flexible working environment
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Medicash cashback scheme after one year’s service
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Physical and mental wellbeing support, including 24/7 virtual GP access
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Family-friendly policies and family events leave
Company sick pay
Cycle to Work scheme

If you are highly organised, proactive and looking to build your career within a respected and supportive legal team, we would love to hear from you.]]> permanent entry-level full-time 1-2 administration Assistant ,admin ,private client ,law administrative administrative_and_clerical 2026-05-12T09:56:38+00:00 2332976 Marks Tey Residential Permanent Associate - Residential Property Job Vacancy THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Residential Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive at Associate level to join our team in our Marks Tey office.

This role is both a unique and interesting vacancy to work alongside the Residential Property Partner and create a new Residential Property team within the overall Residential Property Department of the firm from this location.

You will be located within our new Private Client Hub and work alongside with our HNW, Family and Private Client fee earners to build our offering to our new and existing clients in this geographical area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a broad range of residential property experience and an appetite for business development to build on the existing foundations and reputation of a strongly performing department and help carve out a new team to support its growth further.

You’ll be joining a well-established Residential Property team that handles a broad spectrum of matters and complex title issues. The team works with a diverse client base spanning the full range of residential property types.

Day to day you will be handling a varied caseload that will encompass the full cycle of residential property matters including freehold and lease conveyancing, re-mortgages, lease extensions and transfers of equity, transfers of part, refinancing and small development sales.
This role offers the chance to take on meaningful responsibility, contribute to business development, support, develop and mentor junior team members and demonstrate excellent client care skills, all within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

This is an exciting time to join Holmes & Hills. Having invested a significant amount of funding and effort in our growth over the last 5 years, we are now in a strong position to utilise that growth in developing our service offering further and increasing the profitability of the firm. This role has real potential to be part of some exciting times ahead for the Firm!

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

Ideally you will be a qualified solicitor (or Senior Charted Legal Executive) with solid experience (at least 3 years PQE) in residential property law, ideally gained at a reputable regional or national firm. You should be confident managing your own caseload and delivering high-quality service to clients.
Experience in mentoring or supervising junior colleagues would be beneficial, as would a proactive approach to business development and maintaining client relationships.
We are particularly interested in candidates with the following range of expertise:

Freehold and Leasehold Sales & Purchases;
Transfers of equity;
Re-mortgages;
Equity Release; 
Refinancing;
Transfers of Parts;
Drafting of a range of Deeds for the grant and release of easements and covenants etc.

 You will have a proven track record in delivering high quality conveyancing work under minimal supervision. 

This nature of this new role brings a requirement to demonstrate strong business development and marketing appetite, so the successful candidate must be commercially aware and possess excellent relationship building and communication skills.
The right candidate will have excellent client care skills and be able to take a flexible approach to meeting clients’ expectations of client contact. They must be confident and competent in technical aspects of Residential Property and Land Law and not just the process itself.

WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

Exceptional communication skills
Self-motivated and results orientated
Commercially aware and client focused 
Team player
Flexible approach to client service

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment in an experienced and growing team.
28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Medicash after 1 years’ service at an enhanced level
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 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.]]> permanent experienced full-time 2-5 conveyancing ,lawyer,solicitor,property ,residential real_estate_law legal 2025-09-11T14:26:23+00:00 2632125 Marks Tey Coggeshall Halstead Braintree Sudbury Tiptree Witham Central Services Permanent Business Support Administrator Job Vacancy THE ROLE
In this role you will provide a wide range of administrative and file management tasks. The prime role of the Business Support Team is to assist each team in operating at optimum efficiency across all offices. As part of the Business Support Team you are expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative and should be able to multi task.

You will be based at our Marks Tey Office but be required to travel to other offices (Braintree, Coggeshall, Halstead, Sudbury, Tiptree and Witham) to suit business needs including covering Reception and Telephony and to support with project work.

We are looking for a full time Business Support Administrator to work on Monday – Thursday between the hours of 8.30 – 17.30 and Friday 8.30 – 17.00, 37 hours in total.

We will be reviewing all applications after 1^st June 2026.

THE DAY TO DAY
Your day to day work will include but will not be limited to:

File opening for all teams across the firm, producing files in accordance with the team’s requirements
Entering all contacts on to SOS, entering ID requirements and scanning in ID requirements as agreed
Closing files for all teams across the firm
Archiving
Sorting and scanning the post
Franking and taking the post to the post office each day (including recorded deliveries)
Photocopying and scanning and saving into SOS
Preparing Bundles
Retrieving Wills/Deeds retrieval and storage, ensuring the relevant documentation is kept up to date in accordance with the Firms policy
Maintaining levels of stationery and providing accounts with order lists
Typing for teams across the firm producing attendance notes, letters, and other documents were required
Supporting teams (such as Marketing) with project work
Coordinating meeting room bookings
Taking overflow messages for teams
Telephony Cover and taking messages for teams throughout the day
Greeting and welcoming clients
Providing teas and coffees to clients and arranging catering where required
Maintaining client facing areas with regular checks throughout the day and after each meeting.
Other ad hoc duties

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

This role will suit someone looking for an administrative role. You should be comfortable with all Microsoft Office applications and have a willingness to learn and continue to develop within a professional environment.

WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

Good communication skills
Team Player
Great attention to detail
Flexible

Basic Salary
A supportive, relaxed and flexible working environment
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Medicash cashback scheme after one year’s service
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Physical and mental wellbeing support, including 24/7 virtual GP access
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Family-friendly policies and family events leave
Company sick pay
Cycle to Work scheme

If you are organised, proactive and looking for a role within a respected and supportive Law firm, we would love to hear from you.]]> permanent entry-level full-time 1-2 administration ,admin,business support administrative administrative_and_clerical 2026-05-12T12:17:54+00:00 1376860 Marks Tey Clinical Negligence and Serious Injury Permanent Clinical Negligence Lawyer (2 - 4 years PQE) Job Vacancy 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

]]> permanent experienced full-time 2-5 Clinical Negligence ,Medical Law,solicitor,lawyer general_and_other_legal legal 2024-01-03T15:16:18+00:00 2632001 Marks Tey Commercial Property Permanent Commercial Property Lawyer Job Vacancy THE ROLE

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Lawyer (qualified Solicitor or CILEx) or Associate, depending on experience, to join our successful and growing team based in our Marks Tey (Colchester) office.
We welcome applications from both full-time candidates and those seeking a 4-day working week.
This role is ideal for an ambitious and commercially minded individual looking to develop their career within a supportive regional practice, handling a varied and high-quality caseload including sales, acquisitions, refinancing, easements, and non-contentious landlord and tenant matters.
You will join a well-established team of six specialist fee earners supported by four experienced secretaries, with access to ongoing mentoring, professional development, and a clear pathway for career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to further establish your career as a specialist in Commercial Property within a collaborative and friendly environment.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Ideally 3+ years PQE
Proven experience managing your own caseload, including:
Registered commercial conveyancing
Unregistered commercial conveyancing
Non-contentious landlord and tenant matters
Corporate finance transactions
Experience using a case management system
Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service
Experience supporting marketing and business development activities

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong time management and organisational abilities
Exceptional client care and service delivery
High attention to detail
A results-driven and proactive mindset
Strong problem-solving skills
The ability to work collaboratively within a team
Commercial awareness and professionalism

WHAT ARE WE OFFER

Competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme
A supportive, flexible, and relaxed working environment
The opportunity to join an experienced and growing team
28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Medicash cashback scheme after one year’s service
Life insurance cover
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support services, including 24/7 virtual GP access
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity and paternity pay and family events leave
Company sick pay
Cycle to Work scheme

If you are looking to join a firm where you can build a long-term career in a supportive and progressive environment, we would love to hear from you.]]> permanent experienced full-or-part-time 2-5 real estate ,commercial property,lawyer,solicitor real_estate_law legal 2026-05-12T10:57:12+00:00 2628547 Braintree Marks Tey Private Client Permanent HNW Private Client Lawyer Job Vacancy About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Private Client Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join our established and growing private client team.
Due to an increase in workload and a maternity leave you will take on an existing case load and further develop the PC offering. This role is unique because you will focus on advising High Net Worth (HNW) individuals, including business owners and farming clients, on complex estate and succession planning matters.
You will work closely with a sophisticated client base, providing tailored, strategic advice on the preservation and transfer of wealth, often involving multi-generational planning and business or agricultural assets.
You will need to have good interpersonal skills, be commercially minded and be able to retain and build professional contact relationships.
If you are a motivated and technically skilled private client solicitor looking to work with a high value client base on complex and rewarding matters, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Advising HNW individuals (typically with estates exceeding £3 million) on estate planning, succession, and wealth structuring
Drafting complex Wills, including those involving business property, agricultural assets, and sometimes cross-border considerations
Confident with trust structures, including discretionary, life interest, and bespoke arrangements
Providing inheritance tax (IHT) and capital gains tax (CGT) planning advice
Working with corporate and accountants to help assist business owners on succession planning. Therefore having basic knowledge of commercial structures.
Being able to recognise effective estate planning techniques such as alternatives to Trust structures and being aware of Family Investment Companies.
Acting for farming clients, including advice on Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR)
Drafting and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney including business LPAs
Managing caseload independently while collaborating with colleagues throughout the firm on complex matters
Building and maintaining strong client relationships, with a focus on long-term advisory work for the family.
Retaining and continue to build strong trustworthy reliable relationships with other professionals such as Accountants, Financial Advisors, Surveyors and Wealth Managers.
Provide a slick, quality service for clients and likeminded professionals.
Active with networking and marketing for yourself and the firm.

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE in private client work
Strong experience advising HNW individuals on estate and tax planning
Demonstrable expertise in drafting complex Wills and trust documentation
Solid understanding of IHT, CGT, APR, and BPR
Experience working with business owners and agricultural clients is highly desirable
Excellent technical drafting skills and attention to detail is a must.
Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills
Ability and drive to continue to build the HNW division
Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels
Must be able to communicate key information in a manner which is easily understood
Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
Proactive and commercially minded.
Team player

What We Offer

Competitive salary and bonus scheme
High-quality HNW client base
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development and support for further qualifications
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
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

]]> permanent experienced full-or-part-time 5-7 private client, wills,probate,solicitor,law,lawyer general_and_other_legal legal 2026-05-08T10:21:12+00:00 2631927 Braintree Residential Permanent Legal Assistant - Residential Property Job Vacancy THE ROLE
Due to internal progression, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Residential Property team in our busy Braintree office.
This is an excellent opportunity to support two friendly and experienced Residential Property Lawyers, assisting with a varied caseload and playing a key role in delivering an exceptional client experience throughout the conveyancing process.
The successful candidate will support fee earners across the full range of residential conveyancing transactions from commencement through to completion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conveyancing Duties

Assisting fee earners with freehold and leasehold sale and purchase matters, transfers of equity, remortgages and related residential property transactions.
Liaising confidently with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors at all stages of the transaction.
Providing regular updates to clients via telephone and email, ensuring excellent levels of communication and client care.
Ordering, reviewing and interpreting property searches where required.
Drafting mortgage reports and preparing comprehensive contract packs for sales transactions.
Collating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Source of Funds documentation for fee earner review.
Preparing transfers and other conveyancing documentation.
Preparing Certificates of Title and requesting mortgage funds from lenders.
Assisting with exchange and completion processes, including running completions where appropriate.
Submitting applications to HM Land Registry when required.
Supporting fee earners with all post-exchange and post-completion matters.
Delivering a high standard of service to clients and introducers at all times.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and professional contacts.
Identifying opportunities to cross-refer services across the firm where appropriate.

Case Management

Closing files in accordance with firm procedures.
Managing credit and debit balances and conducting ledger reviews.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date files, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are consistently met.
Ensuring all paperwork is processed efficiently and filed appropriately.

General Administration

Providing administrative and secretarial support to the Residential Property team, with priority support to allocated fee earners.
Assisting with secretarial cover during periods of planned and unplanned absence.

WHAT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE DO I NEED
Experience

Previous conveyancing experience gained within a similar legal support role.
Strong understanding of residential conveyancing processes and procedures.
Confidence in supporting and progressing residential property transactions.

Skills

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Able to prioritise a busy workload and work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER
At Holmes & Hills, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, respectful and authentic culture. We are a modern and progressive law firm committed to delivering exceptional client service while supporting the wellbeing and professional development of our people.
Our benefits include:

Competitive salary
Supportive, relaxed and flexible working environment
28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Medicash cashback scheme after one year of service
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Physical and mental wellbeing support, including 24/7 virtual GP access
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Family-friendly policies and family events leave
Company sick pay
Cycle to Work scheme

]]> permanent experienced full-time 2-5 Legal assistant,paralegal,legal support,residential property,resi paralegal__legal_secretary legal 2026-05-12T10:27:02+00:00 2658820 Braintree Private Client Permanent Probate Lawyer - Private Client Job Vacancy THE ROLE

Due to growth, we are recruiting a Probate Lawyer (in the region of 3 years PQE) based at Braintree. We will consider applicates who are looking for a full or part-time working pattern. The Braintree office is a well-established Private Client hub and within this role you will work alongside a Senior Associate managing an existing case load while developing it further.

You will join a large, successful and well-respected Private Client team who are based across our 7 regional offices, and which include fellow Fee Earners, Will Drafters, a Tax Specialist and a strong legal support team.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of their own of probate and estate administration matters, delivering high-quality, client-focused legal services while supporting the continued development of the department. You will required to be a standalone lawyer manging a caseload but you will receive excellent support from a Senior Associate and from our Probate Administration Team.

The Day to Day:

Managing a full caseload of probate and estate administration matters from start to finish. Estates will be taxable and non-taxable.
Assisting clients in fixed fee interviews where appropriate.
Working with members of the commercial team to answer queries they may have on estate administration issues.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal procedures
Supervising and supporting junior staff where appropriate
Assisting with business development and maintaining strong client relationships
Contributing to the growth and reputation of the Private Client department.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

You must be a Solicitor or Legal Executive with between 1 and 3 yrs PQE dealing with estate administration.

You must be able to demonstrate:

A solid understanding of administering estates
Experience in understanding Inheritance Tax calculations.

WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels
Must be able to impart key information in a manner which is easily understood
Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
Proactive thinker.
Team player

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Competitive salary
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

]]> permanent experienced full-or-part-time 2-5 Private client ,probate,solicitor,lawyer general_and_other_legal legal 2026-06-04T14:20:18+00:00 2393497 Marks Tey Construction Permanent Senior Associate - Construction Job Vacancy Construction Solicitor – Senior Associate

Holmes & Hills is a large and growing regional law firm with its heart in East Anglia and a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to clients across the UK. With seven offices across Essex and Suffolk, including our flagship A12 Commercial Hub at J25, we are strategically positioned to serve businesses operating throughout London, the South East and beyond.

Our fee earners work in genuine partnership with clients combining technical expertise with a proactive, commercially focused approach. We act as trusted advisors to a wide range of clients, from individuals and SMEs to national contractors, developers and local authorities.

Across the firm, we prioritise personal relationships, practical advice, and long-term collaboration. Our Construction team in particular has earned a reputation for its strategic, hands-on support to clients across the construction supply chain resolving disputes efficiently while helping clients manage risk and strengthen their commercial position.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) to join our expanding Construction team.

This is an opportunity to work alongside Partners Sam Bawden and Lawrence Pearce on a broad range of complex and high-value contentious construction matters across the UK.

You’ll be trusted with genuine responsibility from the outset, managing your own caseload of adjudications, enforcement proceedings, and court litigation in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC). If you wish, you’ll also have the opportunity to advise on non-contentious issues including contract drafting, risk management and project strategy.

Our clients span the full construction supply chain - from specialist subcontractors and consultants to main contractors and developers - with a growing portfolio of high-profile and technically challenging projects.

You’ll play an active role in business development and client relationship management, supported by an experienced marketing team and strong firmwide networks across the construction sector.

We’re looking for someone who combines solid technical ability with commercial awareness and the confidence to lead client matters. You’ll have strong experience in adjudications and construction-related litigation, together with the drive to contribute to the continued growth of one of the region’s leading construction practices.

Illustrative Recent Instructions:

Acting in multiple high-value adjudications involving interim and final account disputes, variations, and loss and expense claims, including a multi-million-pound loss of profit claim following a national housebuilder’s repudiatory breach of contract.
Successfully enforcing adjudicator’s decisions in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC), including defending jurisdictional challenges and securing declaratory relief under Part 8 proceedings.
Advising on complex contract structures and risk allocation under JCT and NEC forms, providing early-stage project advice to prevent disputes and protect commercial positions.
Representing a national main contractor in relation to contentious issues arising on a major UK infrastructure project, advising on delay, disruption, and entitlement strategy.
Advising a specialist groundworks contractor on a £28 million package at a power station, including claims for delay, variation, and quantum assessment.
Securing urgent injunctive relief for a leading scaffolding contractor to recover misappropriated equipment valued in excess of £500,000.
Providing in-house training for clients on contract management, introduction to construction law, and dispute avoidance, helping project teams reduce risk and strengthen commercial practices.
Supporting national trade associations including the Scaffolding Association, National Association of Shopfitters, and the Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing and Lead Contractors, providing industry members with both contentious and non-contentious advice.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

You’ll be a qualified solicitor with solid experience in contentious construction law, ideally gained within a recognised construction or commercial litigation practice.

You should have:

Hands-on experience running or assisting with adjudications, enforcement proceedings, and TCC litigation.
A sound understanding of the Construction Act, payment mechanisms, and key contractual principles under JCT and NEC forms.
The confidence to handle matters with autonomy, manage client relationships directly, and contribute to the strategic direction of cases.
A proactive and commercial approach to resolving disputes and helping clients achieve their business objectives.
Experience in non-contentious work (such as drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts) is advantageous but not essential.
Candidates with an existing network of contacts or client relationships - or those with a proven track record in developing new business - will be particularly well suited to this role.

This role would suit an Associate or Senior Associate (circa 4–6+ PQE) who is looking to take the next step in their career

WHAT SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES SHOULD I HAVE?

Strong technical ability and a detailed understanding of construction law principles, particularly around payment, termination, and risk allocation.
Confidence managing adjudications and litigation from start to finish, with excellent drafting and analytical skills.
Commercial awareness - able to see the bigger picture, understanding client objectives, and give pragmatic, outcome-focused advice.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to advise clients clearly and persuasively.
Self-motivation and initiative, capable of handling matters with appropriate independence while collaborating closely with partners and colleagues.
Leadership potential, with an interest in mentoring junior team members and supporting the team’s continued growth.
Business development mindset - comfortable networking, presenting, and building your professional profile within the construction sector

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Competitive basic salary
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
Cycle scheme

]]> permanent experienced full-time 2-5 lawyer ,solicitor,construction,litigation labor__employment_law legal 2025-10-17T16:35:28+00:00 2439454 Marks Tey Corporate Permanent Senior Associate - Corporate Job Vacancy THE ROLE

This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with the Corporate Partner and provide experience and guidance to the existing team of 7 as well as support business development activities and the growing of the team’s corporate offering. You will lead and run your own work and transactions while utilising the wider team and support where possible. In addition, you will support the wider team with their matters and transactions as required. This role is intended to support the knowledge and development of junior members of the team and to enable further growth in the team by increasing capacity, and the volume of corporate transactions.

THE DAY TO DAY:

Report to the head of the corporate team and assist with internal management, project management and supervision.
Deliver corporate work and transactions to required timescales working with the wider team as required with the ability to delegate to appropriate members of the team or oversee others managing transactions where suitable.
Deliver corporate transactions and managing complex projects with little or no supervision being required.
The work will also include advising on and supervising restructuring matters, shareholders’ agreements and investor matters, share options, loan arrangements and corporate finance matters, partnership and LLP matters and general company and corporate law and advice.
Promote the team's offering as required both internally and externally.
Support building the team's networking activities, profile raising and referral network.
Support the team building and growing relationships with existing clients and professionals and maximise the opportunities to provide corporate services to the firm’s existing client base.
Work with the team on projects and introducing checklists, templates and smart ways of working.
Input into the corporate team business plan and support in achieving the agreed objectives.
Engage with IT, AI and other technology to ensure that technology is being utilised where possible.
Train and share knowledge with others and do team updates.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

3-8 years PQE
Passion for corporate transactional work and developing knowledge in this area of law.
Experience including leading corporate transactions, restructuring matters, shareholders’ agreements, corporate finance arrangements, partnership agreements and LLP agreements, share options and other related work.
Excellent knowledge of company law and related legislation.
Experience managing teams on transactions and projects.
Internal management and leadership experience.
Supervising others in the delivery of work, transactions, drafting and achieving projects to target deadlines.
Implementing team training, procedures and providing technical updates to assist with team know how and reduce risk.
Time management and managing projects and all parties and advisors to strict deadlines.
A client following or ability to build one would be an advantage, but also suitable for someone more focused on the internal delivery of work, the technical aspects and management of teams and projects internally.

WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

A positive mindset.
Passion for providing and being able to deliver excellent client service.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and effectively to non-legal business owners, directors and managers.
Strong client-facing and relationship building skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to delegate work that can be dealt with by more junior members of the team and supervise and manage others.
Results orientated in ensuring plans are stuck to and achieved with positive outcomes.
Management skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a wider team.
Motivating others in the team and being a positive example for junior members of the team to learn from.

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Competitive salary
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

]]> permanent experienced full-time 2-5 corporate law,senior associate ,lawyer,associate labor__employment_law legal 2025-11-25T14:03:07+00:00 2417644 Marks Tey Land & Development Permanent Senior Associate – Land & Development Solicitor Job Vacancy Senior Associate – Land & Development Solicitor

We are currently recruiting for a Land and Development Property Solicitor, based in our A12 Commercial Hub, to support the strategic growth of Holmes & Hills’ Commercial Property service offering alongside and in partnership with the firm’s existing Legal 500 Commercial Property team.

You will have a proven track record in delivering expert legal advice and high service levels
to clients, whilst working independently on your own caseload of high-level transactions.
You will deal with a varied caseload delivering strategic advice on setting up sites for sale,
option agreements, conditional contracts, promotion agreements, selling and buying
development sites including dealing with deferred consideration and overage.
A typical caseload would include:

Acting for landowner entering into joint venture with developer for eco houses. Value circa £3 million.
Acting for purchaser of commercial plot and build contact. Built value £8.5 million.
Acting for Developer in connection with purchasing site for development (60 units)
Acting for landowner in connection with Option with large developer. Value minimum £3.5 million. About to vary the current option agreement and enter into new one with neighbour relating to access etc.
Acting for landlords in connection with Promotion Agreement. Now on Deed of Variation number 3. Minimum value £3.6 million.
Acting for landowners in restructure. Once completed planning team to divert bridleway and obtain planning permission then will come back to me for set up to sell to developer.
Acting for landowner who is part of consortium of 7 landowners for a new town in South Essex. Client is largest landowner in the Consortium who entered into Option with Promoter. This is ongoing as client about to add more land into the Option minimum value for original land is £150 million.
Acting for Promoter and Developer who purchase circa 100 units every year.
Current matters on involving site advice, promotion agreement, freehold purchase.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

You must be a qualified solicitor (7 years + PQE) and able to demonstrate solid experience in property development acting for landowners and/or developers in a variety of development led transactions.

WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

Strong Communication skills
Pro-active thinker
Great marketing and networking skills
Self motivated and organised with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure

WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
Must be able to impart key information in a manner which is easily understood.
Self-motivated and highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
Proactive thinker.
Able to demonstrate initiative and a willingness to work collaboratively with other departments in the firm.
Ability to network with industry professionals and intermediaries.

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

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

Analyse business processes to identify improvement opportunities.
Assist in the testing, deployment, and maintenance of IT and legal technology solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, collaborating with IT teams and external vendors.
Contribute to process automation and system integration initiatives.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Gather, analyse, and interpret data to support business decision-making.
Maintain dashboards and generate reports using business intelligence tools (e.g., Qlik).
Ensure data integrity and accuracy across key systems.

User Support & Training

Provide first-line support for legal and business applications.
Assist in creating user guides and delivering training sessions for staff.
Support adoption of new and existing technology solutions through effective communication and training

Project Support

Collaborate with IT teams, and legal departments to implement new solutions.
Assist in project planning, documentation, and implementation, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
Support workflow automation and integration projects to enhance operational efficiency.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

Degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field; or relevant work experience.
Have experience working on projects as part of a cross functional team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Familiarity with reporting tools (Qlik), and legal technology platforms.
Excellent communication skills – able to explain technical information to non-technical users.
Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently when required.
Knowledge of scripting or coding languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.) is an advantage

Desirable Skills & Experience:

Experience with automation tools or workflow management systems.
Exposure to legal technology platforms (e.g., document management, case management).
Legal Industry experience/knowledge

WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve technical and business-related issues efficiently.
Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in analysis and troubleshooting.
Communication: Convey complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
Collaboration: Work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Adaptability: Learn and adapt to new technologies and processes with enthusiasm.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Holmes & Hills we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration, respect and authenticity. We are a modern and progressive firm committed to delivering exceptional client service while supporting the development and wellbeing of our people.

Competitive salary
A supportive, relaxed and flexible working environment
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Medicash cashback scheme after one year’s service
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Physical and mental wellbeing support, including 24/7 virtual GP access
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Family-friendly policies and family events leave
Company sick pay
Cycle to Work scheme

]]> permanent experienced full-time 2-5 Solutions ,IT Project Management ,Qlik,python it_project_management it_software 2026-06-04T15:25:00+00:00 2636944 Halstead IT Permanent Trainee IT System & Development Assistant Job Vacancy Acting as a trusted advisor to individuals, businesses and local authorities, the solicitors and support staff at Holmes & Hills take the time to understand clients’ objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach.

THE ROLE
Innovation and technology are at the forefront of our minds at H&H. This is an interesting opportunity to work within a small team alongside the Software Analyst and Developer and work in a collaborative setting to deliver software projects to the firm’s end users. You will help drive efficiencies and deliver user friendly applications to Lawyers and support staff.

You will be involved at all stages of projects including gathering requirements, designing the solution, designing screens and reports, coding scripts and documents in line with the firm’s style and branding. You will also be involved in the production of documentation and training materials, along with supporting users during and after go-live.

The Day to Day:

Coding application documents to autofill from database.
Checking daily automated processes have completed without issue.
Testing any new scripts or workflows created.
Assist with development of scripts and workflows.
Producing technical documentation including Visio workflow drawings, technical descriptions and release notes.
Producing end-user documentation, videos or other training materials.
Handling helpdesk requests.
Training end-users in-person, via webinar or by producing video guides.
Work with vendors to resolve system issues.
Other Ad hoc duties as required.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

Ideally you would have some experience working in a software development environment and understand the development cycle, however we are happy to train the right candidate who has a keen interest in software and coding.

Knowledge of developing applications using: Python, Microsoft Power Platform, Visual C# and JSON are desirable but not essential.

WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

Client Focused: Our clients are the users of the IT systems within the firm. We aim to deliver outstanding service to our clients, and the successful applicant will be the primary point of contact for our clients.

Problem-solving: Ability to analyse requirements, provide a solution and to debug software is required to succeed in this role. You will also need to resolve helpdesk tickets.

Communication: Communicates effectively and appropriately. Speaks and writes clearly and credibly. Actively listen to others. Ability to present information to technical and non-technical persons, both across the firm and with outside vendors as required. Confident to escalate issues to senior IT team members.

Team Working: Ability to work well both as part of a team and independently.


WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment.
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

Ensuring all matters are initially set up and managed ongoingly in accordance with the requirements of the Office Manual and department practice and procedures including the completion of checklists for risk and file management purposes, client care and cost updates.
Initial completion of probate case management system in accordance with the instructions of the fee earner in the estate and asset form and attendance note.
Ongoing completion of data within Private Client Case Management System including asset information and beneficiary details.
Appropriate filing whether physical or virtual of all documents and correspondence using the virtual black folder within PCMS or physical black folder.
Drafting, originating and managing documentation including initial asset enquiries, collection of those assets or transfer and updating client and beneficiary.
Proactively progressing matters and chasing for required information.
Proactively updating the fee earner and seeking instruction from fee earner when appropriate.
Ensuring all client outputs are checked by the fee earner.
Proactively organising and attending (virtual or otherwise) bi-weekly meetings with the fee earner on each matter within their care.
Drafting application for grant of representation (GOR) and internal Inheritance Tax check and following approval by fee earner ensuring documents are signed by the client and returned.
Making the application for the GOR, diarising for chasing, and keeping the client up to date.
Troubleshooting existing probate matters including outstanding asset collection and outstanding balances.
Input of data on all required spreadsheets and H&H logs including but not limited to cost and probate spreadsheet and the strong room system.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

An awareness of probate process including up to date knowledge of probate registry requirements
Knowledge and experience using Private Client Case Management system
An understanding of the construction of Wills
An understanding of inheritance tax

WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels
Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
Highly organised
Proactive thinker.
Team player

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Competitive salary
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

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