Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading startup-focused U.S. law firm is expanding to the UK and seeks a qualified Startup Lawyer to lead its new practice in Derby. This unique opportunity offers the chance to develop a practice with proven support, focusing on startup clientele without upfront financial risk. Ideal for lawyers passionate about entrepreneurship and understanding the startup ecosystem, this role promises significant professional autonomy and the potential for ownership.

Benefits

Operational support and client referrals

No capital investment required

Access to proprietary legal AI tools

Qualifications

• Experience providing legal counsel to startups.
• Familiarity with SEIS/EIS funding schemes.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Advise startup clients and develop the local practice.
• Build and lead a legal team as the practice grows.
• Utilize AI tools for efficient legal service.

Skills

Startup and Corporate Law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Qualification as a solicitor in the UK

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

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Client:

StartupTechLaw

Location:

derby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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 who has been considering launching their own practice, but would prefer to do so with infrastructure, resources, and support already in place.

As our UK Partner, you would be responsible for advising startup clients, developing the local practice, and eventually helping to build out a legal team. We will support you with client referrals, operational support, legal oversight, and access to our proprietary legal AI tools—designed to increase efficiency for you and deliver high-quality service to your clients.

Importantly, 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 either founded a company or worked closely with startups and understand the fast-paced, hands-on nature of early-stage legal work. This is not a typical employment role—it’s an opportunity to lead and grow a practice 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 providing legal counsel to startups
• Hungry to work on their own
• 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 startup ecosystem
• Qualification as a solicitor in the UK

StartupTechLaw is a U.S. law firm that offers a modern approach to legal services for startups, small businesses and scale-ups. We believe in eliminating unexpected invoices and billable hours, allowing us to be a trusted advisor for our founder’s legal and business needs. We have grown quickly in the U.S. as a leading firm servicing over 100+ startups and growing businesses from formation to funding to exit.