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Super charge your career in a motivated, supportive and vibrant team that’s buzzing with possibility.
Sheffield is where Harper James’ growth story continues every single day. From our light-filled city-centre office, our business development and account management teams spark new client connections, deepen existing relationships and keep the momentum building long after that first phone call. They work here alongside our on-boarding team, some of our lawyers and regular visitors from across Harper James.
What makes our Sheffield office special?
- Energy you can feel. You’ll work closely with ambitious colleagues who share wins, swap ideas, support both work and personal goals, and celebrate milestones together.
- A space built for collaboration. Wide screens, break-out pods and plenty of whiteboard walls mean you can track progress and share wins, ideate fast, refine faster and keep clients front-of-mind.
- Immediate impact. Your conversations today can land tomorrow’s headline client – and you’ll see the results in real time across the firm.
- Culture first. Even though most of Harper James is remote, Sheffield runs on human connection. Expect daily huddles, all the support you need, including training and regular coaching, and the buzz that comes from tackling goals as one team.
The role you’ll play
You’ll be the first voice that ambitious business leaders hear when they reach out for legal support. That means:
- Listening deeply to understand their business and growth plans.
- Mapping the right Harper James service plan to their needs.
- Working hand-in-hand with our lawyers, on-boarding, client services and marketing teams to create seamless, confidence-building journeys.
- Owning personal targets – and having the tools, data and mentoring to smash it to unlock competitive rewards.
We’re not looking for legal experts, we want bright, motivated team players and we’ll provide all the support you need.
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A law firm like no other
About us
Established in 2014 by Toby Harper, our Founder and CEO, Harper James is a new breed of commercial law firm. Our purpose is as clear now as it was in 2014 – we want to enable growth-oriented small and medium businesses to succeed. We do this by delivering top-quality and accessible legal services and acting as partners in our clients’ journeys while operating according to our unique values.
We have achieved double digit growth in each of the last eleven years, and have ambitious plans to double our revenue in the next three years.
Attracting the right talent to join our team and support our growth – and the growth of our clients – is a key part of our strategy.
Pursuing your passion
Why join our Sheffield based teams?
We frequently have openings for legal support roles along with business support opportunities in our Business Development, Account Management, Client Services, Finance, Operations, HR, Recruitment, IT, and Marketing teams.
Our positions in Sheffield are office-based and provide excellent opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Here are some of the faces you will see in the Sheffield office and learn more about their stories:
‘I wanted to be part of a business where I had the opportunity to make valuable contributions every day. Since joining, my personal development has grown from strength to strength, and I’ve been able to improve on the skills that allow me to partner like-minded businesses with trusted legal advisors.’
‘I liked the idea of working at a startup because it meant that I’d be able to work closely with the leaders of the business. Having that kind of mentorship at such an early point in my career really boosted my development. Although we’re scaling at the moment, that close-knit environment has continued, and I still feel like I can speak to anybody within the business about my challenges or concerns.’
‘Professionally, I thrive on directing the current and future position of such a critical part of the business. I enjoy being able to help influence Harper James’ future, which is beyond what I expected to be able to contribute when I joined the business. Importantly, it’s about the people I work with as we work closely and spend a lot of time together, so creating a professional environment that is also enjoyable, while doing a job that can be both fast-paced and demanding, is essential.’
‘I work with businesses of all sizes, from startups with exciting ideas and big plans looking to get their legal fundamentals in place, to sole traders who might have contractual issues, and larger-scale international clients with more complex needs.’
We are hiring
Current vacancies
Business Support Team
Our values
A unique law firm culture
We are very proud of our unique culture. This is lived through everyone in the business in how we work with each other and our clients each day.
Our values at a glance
- We practise flexibility without judgement.
- Everyone feels trusted and supported in every aspect of their job. We can do this because everyone is responsible, productive and wants to succeed.
- We are relaxed and informal, but super organised. No power-dressing is required, neither is jargon. Say it like it is and do what you say you’ll do.
- No politics. People don’t feel like they have to get one over on their colleagues to succeed. If people around us succeed, so do we.
- We love to celebrate HJ and each other. There’s no room for big egos though!
- We recognise the hardest conversations are the ones we should always have. Handled with openness so we can focus on the solution.
- We make decisions with compassion, integrity and responsibility.
Protecting our culture and life at Harper James for everyone is a top priority for us and we do this by embedding and staying true to our values in all that we do.
Our people
48:52
Male to female ratio
80+
Talented lawyers
17
Years average PQE
33%
Average YoY growth for the last 3 years
8
Office Locations
Birmingham, Cardiff, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Oxford, Sheffield, Southampton
13
Practice Areas
50+
Business and legal support staff
Discover the personal insights, experiences, and thoughts on the vibrant culture that defines our firm as shared by team members in our ‘life and culture’ video series.
We are committed to being a responsible and sustainable business that delivers positive impact for our employees, clients, profession, environment and the communities we live and work in. Harper James is a people oriented firm with a strong culture and values and we are determined to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed regardless of their race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
Benefits
More than just a job
While our lawyers and some other teams work remotely, we work very hard to ensure everyone feels part of a team so they can collaborate, share ideas and enjoy each other’s company. We want our people to feel that they are part of an ambitious organisation and that their contribution towards our growth is recognised individually and as a team.
We encourage and support everyone to meet with their teams regularly, whether on Teams and/or in person, and we all get together at least twice annually for firmwide parties in addition to sharing regular updates about everyone’s contributions and transparent updates about the performance of the business.
We offer career opportunities for all levels of experience to meet and evolve with individual needs, whether that means intellectually stimulating work for interesting and inspiring clients, building and leading a team or an opportunity to accelerate a career in a role supported by an experienced mentor.
Our remuneration structures, pension, holiday and healthcare packages are equivalent to much of UK top 100 firms. In addition to flexible hours, remote work, mentoring and progression opportunities, we offer the benefits listed below
Private health cover and life assurance scheme
Salary sacrifice pension plan
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to buy extra
Vitality membership
Discounts on cinema tickets, grocery shopping and high street brands
An Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted gym membership or workouts from home
A bike & tech purchase scheme
Ready to make your move?
At Harper James, people come first – and our Sheffield hub is the heartbeat of what’s next. Join us to make an impact, fast-track your career, and enjoy being part of an ambitious, future-focused firm.
For more information about any of our current vacancies or to register your interest in a career at Harper James, please contact Layla Atkinson, our Senior Talent Acquisition Assistant, on 07854 014733 or email a copy of your CV to Layla.Atkinson@harperjames.co.uk.
Our process always starts with a confidential and informal chat.