Director of Corporate Services

Sheffield, United Kingdom

September 2021 - Present

Harper James is a full-service commercial law firm providing expert legal services to businesses within an innovative service model. Our lawyers are all partner level and we provide a City-grade service, but at affordable prices. Our lawyers are based throughout the UK and we're structured so that your business can access high quality, affordable and non-bureaucratic advice, no matter where you are. Our business law practice areas: - Banking & Finance law - Business dispute resolution - Commercial law, including contracts and agreements, joint ventures and franchising - Commercial property - Corporate law, including venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, and EMI share option schemes - Data protection & privacy law - Employment law (for employers) - Intellectual property, including disputes, strategy, patents and utility models - IT & commercial technology - Tax Our service plans Because of our unique model and lower overheads than traditional firms, we can offer affordable service plans dependent on the size and needs of your business: - Enterprise: subscription service for smaller companies, includes one hour of free legal advice which rolls over if unused - On Demand: subscription service for larger companies, featuring annual hours of inclusive advice, a dedicated panel of solicitors and full account management - City: for one-off support, at an hourly rate Our customers and clients We act for businesses and business people in a range of sectors. From micro-businesses, start-ups and spinouts to larger businesses with a revenue of £50m +, listed companies and their subsidiaries. We specialise in fast-moving industries and sectors like technology, finance, advanced manufacturing and retail. Find out more Call us free on 0800 689 1700, visit https://.hjsolicitors.co.uk or email us at enquiries@hjsolicitors.co.uk

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