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Corporate Solicitor

Remote

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We are looking to expand our corporate team by adding a corporate lawyer (4-6 years PQE).

Our corporate team is experienced and prides itself on delivering top quality legal work to our dynamic national and international client base.

Who we are

Harper James is a growing and ambitious commercial law firm like no other. Forget any misconceptions you may have, we’re not stuffy or inhibited by traditions.

Founded in 2014, our purpose is as strong now as it was then – to enable growth-oriented businesses to succeed through delivering top-quality legal services by acting as partners in our clients’ journeys while our people enjoy a true work-life balance.

Harper James continues to grow at c40%+ year on year. This year, more than 140 people will support 3000+ businesses and we expect to double our turnover over the next two years.

Remote working

We offer truly remote working with access to meeting space in Birmingham, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Oxford, Southampton, Cardiff and Sheffield.

We work really hard to ensure our lawyers are part of the team. We work on client and internal projects as teams, collaborating, sharing ideas and enjoying each other’s company. The remote set up simply allows people to work from wherever they want, to give people the flexibility they need, for whatever reason.

What does the ideal candidate look like?

This opportunity is suited to a corporate lawyer with a broad range of transactional experience, some finance related experience would be great but not essential. You’ll have experience of running deals independently and also supporting colleagues on larger matters. We are looking for a team player to join our team of 14 mostly senior Corporate lawyers who is proactive and commercial in their approach.

Our client base is national and international; often businesses at the forefront of their sector and/or growing exponentially.

Our corporate team is a transactional corporate team; it stands alone from our teams in Commercial, IP, Litigation, Real Estate and HR. This offers us the ability to provide a full-service to both our clients and our corporate lawyers.

The bottom line

This is an opportunity to play an important part in the growth of the corporate practice, within an environment free of politics and bureaucracy; just a great team of people who all play a fundamental part in the success and continued growth of the business.

  • Competitive salary and bonus.
  • 33 days holiday, including public holidays FTE.
  • Option to buy up to 5 holiday days a year FTE.
  • Private Healthcare.
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Electric car scheme.
  • Flexible working with full time or part-time hours available as part of a fully remote but collaborative team.

Ready to apply?

If you are ready to apply this role, please complete the application form using the link below.

Alternatively, if you would like to have an initial informal chat with our Head of talent, Leah Horwood, to find out more about the role, you can call her direct on
07809 475202 or arrange a convenient time to speak by emailing her via leah.horwood@harperjames.co.uk. Please be assured that all conversations are confidential and we will act discreetly throughout the process.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

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Our offices

A national law firm

A national law firm

Our commercial lawyers are based in or close to major cities across the UK, providing expert legal advice to clients both locally and nationally.

We mainly work remotely, so we can work with you wherever you are. But we can arrange face-to-face meeting at our offices or a location of your choosing.

Head Office

Floor 5, Cavendish House, 39-41 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PP
Regional Spaces

Capital Tower Business Centre, 3rd Floor, Capital Tower, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AG
Stirling House, Cambridge Innovation Park, Denny End Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9QE
13th Floor, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT
10 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 5HP
Harwell Innovation Centre, 173 Curie Avenue, Harwell, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QG
1st Floor, Dearing House, 1 Young St, Sheffield, S1 4UP
White Building Studios, 1-4 Cumberland Place, Southampton, SO15 2NP
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