Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing U.S.-based law firm seeks a qualified Startup Lawyer to lead its UK practice in Stevenage. The role offers an opportunity to build a startup legal practice with full support, allowing focus on client relationships and operational management without financial risk. Ideal candidates have a strong background in startup law, along with excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law.
• Proven track record advising startups.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and independence.

Responsibilities

• Advise startup clients and develop the local practice.
• Help build a legal team and provide operational support.
• Utilize legal AI tools to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Startup and Corporate Law

Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Qualified Solicitor in the UK

Job description

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

Client:

StartupTechLaw

Location:

Stevenage, UK

Job Category:

Legal / Startup Law

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 who 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 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.

Candidates with experience founding a company or working closely with startups are preferred, as they understand the fast-paced, hands-on nature of early-stage legal work. This is a leadership opportunity with ownership potential, supported by a proven firm.

If you are ready to build something meaningful with the backing of 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 independence
• 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 focus on transparency and efficiency, servicing over 100 startups in the U.S. from formation to funding and exit.