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
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Ideally 3+ years PQE
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Proven experience managing your own caseload, including:
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Registered commercial conveyancing
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Unregistered commercial conveyancing
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Non-contentious landlord and tenant matters
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Corporate finance transactions
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Experience using a case management system
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Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service
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Experience supporting marketing and business development activities
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong time management and organisational abilities
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Exceptional client care and service delivery
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High attention to detail
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A results-driven and proactive mindset
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Strong problem-solving skills
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The ability to work collaboratively within a team
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Commercial awareness and professionalism
WHAT ARE WE OFFER
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Competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme
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A supportive, flexible, and relaxed working environment
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The opportunity to join an experienced and growing team
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28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
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Medicash cashback scheme after one year’s service
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Life insurance cover
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support services, including 24/7 virtual GP access
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Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity and paternity pay and family events leave
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Company sick pay
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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.
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.
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.
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.
