Remote-first (UK-based), with regular in-person meetings in Birmingham and Sheffield.
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. We are one the first legal services businesses to advertise on OpenAI ads within the UK!
We are now looking for a commercially driven Head of Digital Marketing and Performance to lead and scale our digital acquisition engine.
This is a senior leadership role with significant influence across commercial strategy, growth planning and performance governance. You will work closely with the CCO, senior leadership team, Business Development, Brand, CRM/Data, Finance and external partners to build a more predictable, scalable and commercially effective acquisition model.
As Head of Digital Marketing and Performance, you will own the strategy, execution and optimisation of Harper James’s digital acquisition and demand-capture performance.
You will be responsible for improving the quality, efficiency and commercial value of enquiries across the full digital funnel, from website sessions and qualified enquiries through to SQLs, deals created and revenue contribution.
This role goes beyond channel management. You will bring commercial rigour, analytical thinking and strategic leadership to digital growth, ensuring investment decisions are aligned to CAC efficiency, ICP-fit demand, conversion performance and EBITDA contribution.
You will operate at senior leadership level, translating digital performance into clear commercial insight, recommendations and investment cases for executive and Board-level stakeholders.
You will bring deep expertise in digital acquisition and performance marketing, alongside strong commercial judgement and leadership capability.
You are likely to have:
Experience within legal or professional services is beneficial but not essential. High-growth digital acquisition experience is more important.
Why Join Harper James?
This is an opportunity to shape one of the company’s most important growth functions at a critical stage of scale.
You will have the autonomy, influence and support to:
If you are excited by building scalable growth systems, improving commercial performance and leading digital acquisition at a strategic level, we would love to hear from you. There are three short questions to complete as part of the application process.
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, with hourly fees starting from £159 on a subscription plan.
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.
Don't just take our word for it, we have been independently recognised as a top SME-focused law firm by Chambers and Partners in their 2026 guide.
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.
