Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a UK-Based Startup Lawyer in Chelmsford to lead a new practice. This role offers a unique chance to focus on building your practice without capital investment, backed by existing resources and client referrals. The ideal candidate has a strong background in startup and corporate law, alongside entrepreneurial spirit and excellent negotiation skills. Work with a proven firm that provides modern legal services tailored for startups.

Qualifications

• Experience advising startups is crucial.
• Ability to work independently and remotely is necessary.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Advise startup clients and develop the local practice.
• Help build a legal team and provide operational support.
• Utilize legal AI tools to enhance service quality.

Skills

Startup and Corporate Law

Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Business Acumen

Education

Qualified Solicitor in the UK

Job description

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

Client:

StartupTechLaw

Location:

Chelmsford, UK

Job Category:

Legal / Startup Law

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 a new practice. This role is ideal for someone considering launching their own practice but preferring 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 for you to focus on building your practice without taking on risk alone.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience founding or working closely with startups, understanding the fast-paced, hands-on nature of early-stage legal work. This is a leadership opportunity with ownership potential, backed by a proven firm.

If you're ready to build something meaningful with an experienced legal team, we want 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 organized
• Business acumen and startup ecosystem understanding
• Qualified solicitor in the UK

StartupTechLaw is a U.S.-based law firm offering modern legal services for startups and small businesses. We focus on transparent billing and eliminating unexpected invoices, serving over 100 startups from formation to funding and exit. We support founders' legal and business needs with a trusted, innovative approach.