Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm, StartupTechLaw, seeks a qualified UK-based Startup Lawyer to lead their new practice in Doncaster. This role offers independence, operational support, and the opportunity to advise startups while building a legal team, without requiring financial investment. Ideal candidates have experience in startup law and a proven track record in advising new businesses.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise startup clients and develop the local practice.
• Build a legal team with operational support.
• Use proprietary legal AI tools to increase efficiency.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Excellent contract drafting

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Business acumen

Education

Qualified solicitor in the UK

Job description

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

Client: StartupTechLaw

Location: Doncaster, 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 is seeking a qualified lawyer with experience in startup and corporate law to lead the effort. This role is ideal for someone considering launching their own practice but 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 bearing the risk alone.

We are especially 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 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 and motivation to work independently
• Experience with SEIS/EIS funding schemes and UK early-stage investments
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work remotely and independently
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Business acumen and understanding of the startup ecosystem
• 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 transparent billing and eliminating billable hours, providing trusted legal and business support. We have rapidly grown in the U.S., servicing over 100 startups from formation to funding and exit.