Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent U.S. law firm seeks a UK Partner in Cambridge to lead their expansion into the UK market. The ideal candidate will embody an entrepreneurial spirit, advising startups while benefiting from the firm's existing resources and support. This leadership position offers the potential for ownership in a flourishing practice, making it a compelling opportunity for qualified solicitors aiming to make a significant impact in the startup legal landscape.

Benefits

Client referrals and operational support

Access to proprietary legal AI tools

No capital investment required

Qualifications

• Experience with SEIS/EIS funding schemes and UK early-stage investments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to work independently.
• Understanding of the startup ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Advise startup clients and develop local practice.
• Help build a legal team and provide operational support.
• Utilize access to proprietary legal AI tools.

Skills

Startup and Corporate Law

Advising Startups

Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Qualified Solicitor in the UK

Job description

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

StartupTechLaw is expanding into the UK and is seeking a qualified lawyer with experience in startup and corporate law to lead the effort. This role is well-suited for someone considering launching their own practice, but who 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 will support you with client referrals, operational support, legal oversight, and access to proprietary legal AI tools—designed to increase efficiency and deliver high-quality service.

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

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

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

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law
• Proven track record of advising startups
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to work independently
• 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
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Understanding of the startup ecosystem and business acumen
• Qualified solicitor in the UK

StartupTechLaw is a U.S. law firm offering modern legal services for startups, small businesses, and scale-ups. We focus on transparency, eliminating unexpected invoices and billable hours, to be a trusted legal and business advisor. We have grown quickly in the U.S., servicing over 100 startups from formation to funding and exit.