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James Kearns
Head of Legal, Sumer Law
What I do at Sumer
Hi, I’m James, and I head up the legal services team here at Sumer Law. I work with businesses on all sorts of corporate and commercial matters—whether it’s share and asset sales, equity investments, corporate restructures, shareholders’ agreements, or helping to iron out the finer details of commercial contracts.
A big part of what I do is growing and leading the Sumer Law team. I’m passionate about building a collaborative, supportive environment where everyone can thrive and deliver the best for our clients. Watching the team grow and seeing their successes is one of the most rewarding parts of my role.
Who am I?
Before I joined Sumer Law, I was Head of Legal at Dragon Argent, a boutique professional services firm where I got stuck into a wide range of legal challenges. I originally trained at Collyer Bristow LLP and qualified into their corporate team, which really set the foundation for the work I love doing today.
Advice for prospective candidates
- Ask all the questions you need—we want you to understand the company and the role as much as we want to understand you.
- Share your career journey with me—how did you get here, and what’s next for you?
- Most importantly, be yourself. We’re not just looking for technical skills; we’re looking for someone who brings something unique to the team.