Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a UK-Based Startup Lawyer to establish their local practice in Brighton. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead startup and corporate legal work with substantial backing, allowing a focus on client engagement and practice growth without financial burdens. Ideal candidates will possess a solid understanding of the startup ecosystem and have demonstrated experience in advising startups, facilitating a hands-on and entrepreneurial approach to the role.

Benefits

Access to proprietary legal AI tools

Operational support and client referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law.
• Proven track record advising startups.
• Understanding of SEIS/EIS funding schemes.

Responsibilities

• Advise startup clients and help build the local practice.
• Develop and manage a legal team with operational support.
• Focus on building a practice without financial risk.

Skills

Excellent contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Education

UK solicitor qualification

Job description

Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice, Brighton

Client:

StartupTechLaw

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

StartupTechLaw is expanding into the UK and seeks a qualified lawyer with startup and corporate law experience to lead the local practice. This role is ideal for someone considering launching their own practice but prefers to do so with existing infrastructure, resources, and support.

As our UK Partner, you will advise startup clients, develop the local practice, and help build a legal team. We offer client referrals, operational support, legal oversight, and access to proprietary legal AI tools to enhance efficiency and service quality.

There is no capital investment or financial contribution required from you. We provide the foundation so you can focus on building your practice without taking on the risk alone.

We are especially interested in candidates who have founded a company or worked closely with startups, understanding the fast-paced, hands-on nature of early-stage legal work. This is a leadership and growth opportunity with ownership potential, backed by a proven firm.

If you’re ready to build something meaningful with an experienced legal team, we’d like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law
• Proven track record advising startups
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience with SEIS/EIS funding schemes and UK early-stage investments
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Business acumen and understanding of the startup ecosystem
• UK solicitor qualification

StartupTechLaw is a U.S.-based law firm offering modern legal services for startups, small businesses, and scale-ups. We aim to eliminate unexpected invoices and billable hours, serving as trusted advisors for our founders’ legal and business needs. Having grown rapidly in the U.S., we serve over 100 startups and growing businesses from formation through funding and exit.