Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based law firm is seeking a Partner to lead its new practice in Dartford, focusing on startup and corporate law. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified lawyer who wants to build their own practice with established support, resources, and a rapidly growing client base. Candidates should have experience advising startups and an entrepreneurial mindset, making a meaningful impact in the startup ecosystem.

Benefits

Operational support and client referrals

Access to proprietary legal AI tools

No capital investment required

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law.
• Track record advising startups.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Advise startup clients and develop local practice.
• Build a legal team with operational support.
• Access proprietary legal AI tools for efficiency.

Skills

Startup and Corporate Law

Advising Startups

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Business Acumen

Education

UK Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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

Client:

StartupTechLaw

Location:

Dartford, 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 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 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 a practice without undue risk.

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 and growth opportunity with ownership potential, supported by a proven firm.

If you are ready to build something meaningful with the backing of 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 highly organized
• Business acumen and understanding of the startup ecosystem
• UK solicitor qualification

StartupTechLaw is a US-based law firm offering modern legal services for startups, small businesses, and scale-ups. We focus on transparency, eliminating unexpected invoices and billable hours, acting as trusted advisors for our clients' legal and business needs. We have rapidly grown in the US, servicing over 100 startups from formation to funding and exit.