We believe every business - no matter its size - deserves access to top-tier legal support. Our mission is simple: to make expert legal advice affordable, flexible and tailored to the needs of growing businesses. With service plans for every stage of your journey, quality legal advice is always within reach. And unlike traditional law firms our pricing is clear – no surprises, no hidden costs. Explore our Engage, Enable and Extend plans on our website. It’s not just our pricing that sets us apart. We offer exceptional advice from senior lawyers, most of whom have worked at top 100 law firms and in-house, with an average 17+ years' experience. From commercial law to employment disputes, we make sure you're covered, always prioritising your business goals. Together, we’ve proudly supported thousands of businesses across the UK, from start-ups to scale-ups and beyond. We’re here for you through every challenge and opportunity, making sure you have the legal support to thrive. And if you’re a solicitor or business professional looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Most of us work remotely – which means lower costs with no compromise on quality for clients, and incredible work-life balance for our people, while still being part of a warm and friendly culture.

Job description

Freelance Legal Content Writer (Qualified Commercial Solicitor England and Wales)

Are you an experienced solicitor in the field of commercial law/commercial contracts, interested in using your experience in a creative way?

Are you enthusiastic about writing in-depth, persuasive legal content?

Are you interested in working in a completely agile and flexible way?

…if so we would like to talk to you about the possibility of joining our team.

About Harper James

Harper James are a full service, national, commercial law firm with a unique business model and an innovative way of working. We are looking for an experienced Commercial Solicitor to work from home on a freelance flexible basis producing legal content for our website.

With so many clients spending a considerable time on our website, your content needs to be easily understandable and informative.

Responsibilities include:

Researching, analysing, and writing accurate legal content, including blog posts, website content, newsletters, articles.
Conducting thorough legal research to support content accuracy.
Working closely with our Content Manager to ensure content aligns with strategic goals and speaks to the target audience (usually founders and senior leaders in SMEs).
Applying strong proofreading and editing skills to enhance clarity, accuracy, and readability of content.

Experience needed:

Experienced UK-qualified lawyer specialising in commercial law (essential).
Strong ability to write clearly in plain English that is both accessible and engaging.
Knowledge of writing for the web and for search engine optimisation would be desirable.
Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines effectively.

We offer a competitive hourly rate and a consistent pipeline of flexible work.

Required profile