Harper James

Our Corporate team is experienced, well-versed and prides itself on delivering high-quality legal work to our dynamic and innovative client base. As a result of increased client demand, we’re continuing to grow our team by #hiring a corporate solicitor, ideally with 4-6 years PQE and a broad range of transactional experience. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth of our corporate practice within an environment that is free of politics and bureaucracy; just a great a team of like-minded people who all play a fundamental part in the success and continued growth of the business. Hear from Nikki Reid, a Partner in our Corporate team, as she shares how her reservations about the quality of work she would receive were quickly dispelled and how she’s enjoying working with our diverse clients on an array of great deals. If this role sounds like you (or someone you know), our Head of Talent Acquisition, Leah Horwood, would like to hear from you! Start by heading to the link below to apply today. https://lnkd.in/ebnnX8Us #corporatelaw #legalcareers #jobsinlegal #jobsinlaw

Our Business Development team are fundamental to the growth and success of the business. As we continue pushing forward with our ambitious growth targets, we’re #hiring driven sales professionals with 3+ years of relevant phone-based sales or pipeline generation experience with a proven track record of hitting goals. As a member of our Sheffield-based Business Development team, you will be the first point of contact for all new business enquiries. You’ll also play a vital role in supporting the team with client-facing activities and delivering effective sales techniques for a variety of client types. In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a generous performance-based bonus scheme, accelerated professional development and growth opportunities, plus a full-time and office-based role in a growing and high-performing team. Hear from Senior Business Development Manager, Shrey Srivatsa, as he shares his experience partnering solicitors with our diverse client base, as well as how working within our BD team has shaped his professional growth and expertise. Ready to apply? Head to the link below, or get in touch with our Head of Talent Acquisition, Leah Horwood to learn more. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eh2Unuur Please repost ♻️ this to your network, like 👍 or comment 💬 to help spread the word! #legalcareers #salescareers #businessdevelopment #lawjobs #businessdevelopmentjobs

Are you a commercial property developer looking to learn how to make smarter decisions when choosing the perfect site for your next project? 🤔 Join our commercial property experts, Parmjit Gill and Abdi Ebrahimi, on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 for 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲, the first in a series of bite-sized webinars that will help you streamline your processes and navigate, the concept, planning and completion stages of your development. Whether you're new to property development or a seasoned pro, these webinars will provide you with the valuable tools to make the right decisions for your project. Over the coming months, we will also bring you webinars that cover the acquisition, construction, marketing, completion and handover aspects of a development. Head to the link below to register for our 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 webinar today. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAPEqufe #commercialpropertylaw #propertydevelopment #developmentstrategy #webinars

Thank you to our amazing community and valued clients who have trusted us to be a part of their journey in 2024. We’re excited to continue working with you in the year ahead! From all of us at Harper James, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄

For this latest instalment of our Spotlight on our people series, Contentious Intellectual Property Solicitor, Elizabeth Hickman shares with us how she began her legal career, her expectations of working in the legal industry and her main areas of intellectual property expertise. Elizabeth also talks about… 🤔 Her first impressions of working at Harper James 🌟 What she thinks her clients value the most about working with her 💡 Her best piece of legal advice for businesses Get to know more about Elizabeth by heading to the link below and reading her interview in full. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9gqsiPi #legalcareers #commerciallaw #solicitorstories #jobsinlegal #lawjobs #intellectualproperty

Mergers and acquisitions can be a transformative step for your business, reshaping its future and opening new opportunities. But amidst the focus on strategy, financials, and logistics, immigration law considerations are often overlooked – until it’s too late. ⚠️ Fozia Iqbal, Senior Business Immigration Solicitor, explores the critical immigration aspects that businesses must address during M&A transactions. From understanding the impact of takeovers on sponsor licences to managing implications for sponsored migrant employees, this article gives you a clear roadmap to help you remain compliant and avoid costly pitfalls. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eRv6ZeFN #businessimmigration #mergersandacquisitions #immigrationlaw #hrcompliance

💡 The UK’s immigration system is undergoing a major transformation with the introduction of e-Visas, paving the way for a fully digital approach to managing immigration status. 🤔 But what does this change mean for businesses? Employers will need to adapt quickly by updating right-to-work procedures to rely on the Home Office’s online verification system. Navigating this shift doesn’t have to be challenging. In the legal update linked below, Senior Business Immigration Solicitor, Fozia Iqbal, explores the practical steps you can take to adapt to this change and ensure compliance. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gW4Se46f #eVisas #righttowork #immigrationlaw #businessimmigration

Our client, iFAST Diagnostics, is tackling one of modern medicine’s most critical challenges - antimicrobial resistance. Their cutting-edge diagnostic system delivers life-saving results in under three hours, compared to the standard 72. To accelerate their journey, they secured a £5m seed funding round with support from KHP Ventures and other leading investors. Founder of iFAST Diagnostics, Toby King, joined us for the latest edition of our client story series to discuss the details of their recent seed funding round, how it will support their 2025 plans, and his experience working with Senior Corporate Solicitor, Jenni Ferguson, to navigate the legal funding landscape. Head to the link below to read more about iFast’s journey so far and their plans for the future. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eybz9NbS #clientsuccess #funding #ukcorporatelaw #seedfunding

🤔 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗳 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀? The idea of reducing working days while maintaining productivity has been gaining momentum. Not only could it support employee wellbeing and improve work-life balance, but some companies have also reported surprising boosts in efficiency. But making such a shift is far from straightforward, particularly when it comes to legal and operational challenges. 💡 From potential changes to employment contracts to ensuring compliance with the Working Time Regulations, transitioning to a four-day week requires careful planning and a clear understanding of your obligations as an employer. ⬇️ In the guide linked below, Senior Employment Solicitor, Ella Bond, explores the legal considerations, practical implications, and steps you need to take to make this change successfully. If you’re weighing up whether a four-day week is right for your team, this is essential reading. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dBtmatDb #ukemploymentlaw #employmentlaw #fourdayworkweek

Are you a commercial property developer looking to learn how to make smarter decisions when choosing the perfect site for your next project? 🤔 Join our commercial property experts, Parmjit Gill and Abdi Ebrahimi, on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 for 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲, the first in a series of bite-sized webinars that will help you streamline your processes and navigate, the concept, planning and completion stages of your development. Whether you're new to property development or a seasoned pro, these webinars will provide you with the valuable tools to make the right decisions for your project. Over the coming months, we will also bring you webinars that cover the acquisition, construction, marketing, completion and handover aspects of a development. Head to the link below to register for our 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 webinar today. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAPEqufe #commercialpropertylaw #propertydevelopment #developmentstrategy #webinars