Financial Services Solicitor

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 150 people will support 4000+ businesses and we expect to double our turnover over the next two years.

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.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled Financial Services Solicitor to play a pivotal role within our firm, driving our financial services practice to new heights.

You’ll ideally have experience in building or growing a team or an interest in doing so. You will also have wide ranging Financial Services experience, ideally with some exposure to:-

• Payment services and electronic money
• Consumer credit
• Fintech and emerging asset classes (e.g. digital assets)
• Investment advisory and management
• Funds and asset management
• Retail and wholesale investment products
• Insurance
• Claims management services
• Benchmarking, mortgage/home finance, and other regulated activities

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 maximize 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.

This is an opportunity to play an important part in the growth of the business, 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.

• Work where and when you want.
• An environment with no politics, no bureaucracy and 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.
• Access to our electric car scheme.
• Flexible working as part of a fully remote but collaborative team.

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 Senior Talent Acquisition Assistant, Layla Atkinson, to find out more about the role, you can email her directly via layla.atkinson@harperjames.co.uk. Please be assured that all conversations are confidential and we will act discreetly throughout the process.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.