Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

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

Job summary

StartupTechLaw is seeking a qualified lawyer to lead its new UK practice in Plymouth. This role is perfect for those looking to build their own practice with the backing of an established firm. Successful candidates will advise startups and leverage resources to ensure efficient legal service delivery without the risks of starting alone.

Benefits

Operational assistance and legal oversight

Access to proprietary legal AI tools

No financial investment required

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law is essential.
• Proven track record advising startups.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise startup clients and develop the local legal practice.
• Build a legal team and support client referrals.
• Utilize legal AI tools for enhanced efficiency.

Skills

Startup and Corporate Law

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Business Acumen

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in the UK

Job description

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

Client: StartupTechLaw

Location: Plymouth, 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 preferring 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 assistance, legal oversight, and access to proprietary legal AI tools to enhance efficiency and service quality.

There is no capital investment or financial contribution required from you. We provide the foundation for you to build a practice 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'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
• 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
• Qualified solicitor in the UK

StartupTechLaw is a U.S.-based law firm offering modern legal services for startups, small businesses, and scale-ups. We aim to eliminate unexpected invoices and billable hours, serving over 100 startups in the U.S. from formation to funding and exit, and now expanding into the UK.