Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm focused on startups is seeking a UK Partner in Edinburgh to lead new practice. Ideal for a qualified lawyer with experience in startup and corporate law, this position offers operational support without financial risk. Join a dynamic team to grow your own practice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise startup clients and develop the local practice
• Help build a legal team and provide operational support

Skills

Startup and Corporate Law

Advising startups

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Business acumen

Education

UK solicitor qualification

Job description

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

Client:

StartupTechLaw

Location:

Edinburgh, 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 new practice. This role is ideal for someone considering launching their own practice but prefers existing infrastructure, resources, and support.

As 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 to enhance efficiency and service quality.

No capital investment or financial contribution is required from you. We provide the foundation for you to focus on building a practice without taking on the risk alone.

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

If you are ready to build something meaningful with experienced legal support, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law
• Proven track record advising startups
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• 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 well-organized
• Business acumen and startup ecosystem knowledge
• UK solicitor qualification

StartupTechLaw is a U.S.-based law firm offering modern legal services for startups, small businesses, and scale-ups. We focus on transparency, eliminating unexpected invoices and billable hours, and serving over 100 startups from formation to funding and exit. Join us to grow your practice with support from a dynamic team.