Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

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

Job summary

A U.S.-based law firm seeks a UK-Based Startup Lawyer to lead their new practice in Shrewsbury. This role allows you to leverage established infrastructure while advising startups and building a legal team, with no financial risk involved. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in startup law and a desire to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law.
• Proven track record of providing legal counsel to startups.
• Experience with SEIS/EIS funding schemes.

Responsibilities

• Advise startup clients and develop the local practice.
• Help build a legal team and provide operational support.
• Work independently to launch and establish the UK practice.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Business acumen

Education

Qualification as a solicitor in the UK

Job description

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

Client: StartupTechLaw

Location: Shrewsbury, 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 suitable for someone considering launching their own practice but prefers to do so with 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 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 a leadership role with ownership potential, supported by a proven firm.

If you are ready to build something meaningful with an experienced legal team backing you, we’d like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law
• Proven track record of providing legal counsel to startups
• Ambitious 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.-based 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 and exit.