Senior Commercial Solicitor

Senior Commercial Solicitor

Harper James is a growing, ambitious commercial law firm like no other. We are expanding our commercial team and have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Solicitor with 10+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) to join us.

The workload is varied, and you will support businesses of different sizes across a range of sectors, delivering clear, practical advice on their commercial arrangements.

About Harper James

Harper James is a modern, ambitious law firm built to support entrepreneurial businesses with accessible, high-quality legal services. We combine legal expertise with a commercial mindset and a scalable operating model designed for growth.

Remote working

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

We work hard to make sure our lawyers feel part of the team. We collaborate on client and internal projects, share ideas and enjoy each other’s company. Our remote set-up lets you work from where suits you, giving you the flexibility you need, whatever the reason.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Solicitor with 10+ years’ PQE and strong general commercial experience in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

You will be confident leading matters and managing client relationships, with a track record of delivering pragmatic, commercially minded advice. In particular, your experience will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating:

• Goods and services agreements and terms of business.

• Distribution agreements.

• Agency agreements.

• Introducer and referral agreements.

• Terms for online sales of goods and/or services.

• Website terms.

• Software licences and end-user licence agreements (EULAs).

• Software development and support agreements.

• Software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements and terms.

Strong drafting and negotiation skills are essential, alongside the ability to turn complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance that reflects each client’s commercial objectives.

You will be collaborative, proactive and comfortable working closely with growing and innovative businesses across a range of sectors. You will also be happy to work alongside colleagues in our technology, data protection, employment and corporate teams to give clients joined-up advice.

The Harper James difference

We are a tech-driven, agile law firm. Our lawyers have access to legal technology that helps maximise efficiency, productivity and work-life balance.

We welcome proactive, self-motivated solicitors who thrive in a modern workplace and care about delivering an excellent client experience. We are relaxed and informal, but highly organised. We trust you to manage your work responsibly and support you to succeed.

You’ll excel as part of the Harper James team if you:

• Are a quick learner, ready to adapt to new systems and technologies.

• Are excited to use AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity.

• Have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Can confidently use SharePoint to manage and collaborate on projects.

• Have a keen eye for detail when drafting documents, ensuring consistency and professionalism.

• Communicate openly and are comfortable having constructive conversations to find solutions.

• Value collaboration, humility and helping your colleagues succeed.

The bottom line

This is an opportunity to play an important part in the growth of the business, working with a great team of people who all contribute to our continued success.

We offer:

• An environment with no politics and no bureaucracy.

• Competitive salary.

• 33 days’ holiday, including public holidays, with the option to buy up to five additional days each year.

• Private healthcare.

• Death in service benefit.

• Access to our electric car scheme.

• Flexible working as part of a fully remote but collaborative team.

No agencies, please.