Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading U.S. law firm, StartupTechLaw, seeks a qualified UK Partner in Preston to lead its new practice. This unique opportunity invites candidates with startup law experience to advise clients and grow a legal practice with robust support, enabling a risk-free environment to build something impactful.

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law.
• Proven track record of providing legal counsel to startups.
• Motivated to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise startup clients and develop the local practice.
• Help build a legal team with support from StartupTechLaw.
• Utilize proprietary legal AI tools to enhance efficiency.

Skills

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

Education

Qualification as a solicitor in the UK

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

Client:

StartupTechLaw

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, 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 well-suited for someone considering launching their own practice, but who prefers to do so with existing infrastructure, resources, and support.

As our UK Partner, you would 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 our 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 taking on the risk alone!

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 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
• Motivated to work independently
• 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
• Qualification as a 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 eliminating unexpected invoices and billable hours, serving as trusted advisors for our clients' legal and business needs. We have grown rapidly in the U.S., servicing over 100+ startups from formation to funding to exit.