Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

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

Job summary

A prominent law firm is seeking a qualified lawyer with startup and corporate law experience to lead their new UK practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to develop a legal career within an established infrastructure, without the risk of substantial investment, while having access to a support system and proprietary legal tools.

Qualifications

• Experience advising startups and early-stage investments.
• Proven track record in the startup ecosystem.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead startup legal practice in the UK.
• Advise startup clients and build local practice.
• Develop a legal team and manage operational support.

Skills

Startup and Corporate Law

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Exceptional communication

Detail-oriented

Business acumen

Education

Qualified solicitor in the UK

Job description

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

Client:

StartupTechLaw

Location:

High Wycombe, 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 a new practice. This role is ideal for someone considering launching their own practice but seeking established 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 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 practice growth without bearing the risk alone.

We are especially interested in candidates who have founded a company or worked 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 are 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 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 aim to eliminate unexpected invoices and billable hours, serving as trusted advisors for our founders' legal and business needs. We have grown rapidly in the U.S., servicing over 100 startups from formation to funding to exit.