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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.
We need tech-savvy self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced, modern work environment. We leverage cutting-edge technology to streamline our office processes and maximise productivity.
You’ll excel as part of the HJ team if you:
- Are a quick learner, ready to adapt to new systems and technologies with enthusiasm.
- Are excited about adopting and using AI tools to boost efficiency and productivity.
- Have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products (eg. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Can confidently navigate SharePoint to manage and collaborate on projects.
- Have a keen eye for detail when formatting and editing documents, ensuring consistency and professionalism.
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.
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