Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a UK-Based Startup Lawyer in Stoke-on-Trent to lead a new practice with support from an experienced firm. Ideal candidates will have startup law experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the desire to work independently without initial capital investment. This leadership opportunity allows for developing a local practice while leveraging resources and client referrals from a U.S.-based legal team dedicated to supporting startups.

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law.
• Proven track record of advising startups.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and motivation 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 for service quality.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Business acumen

Education

Qualified solicitor in the UK

Job description

Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice, Stoke-on-Trent

Client:

StartupTechLaw

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, 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 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 assistance, legal oversight, and access to our proprietary legal AI tools—designed to enhance efficiency and service quality.

There is no capital investment or financial contribution required from you. We provide the foundation so you can focus on building your practice without taking on the risk alone.

We are especially interested in candidates who have founded a company or worked closely with startups and understand the dynamic, hands-on nature of early-stage legal work. This is a leadership opportunity with ownership potential, backed by an experienced firm.

If you’re ready to build something meaningful with the support of a seasoned legal team, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law
• Proven track record of advising startups
• Entrepreneurial mindset and motivation to work independently
• Experience with SEIS/EIS funding schemes and UK early-stage investments
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work remotely and independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• 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 eliminate unexpected invoices and billable hours, serving over 100 startups from formation to funding and exit. We aim to be a trusted legal and business advisor for founders.