Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

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

Job summary

A leading U.S.-based law firm is seeking a qualified lawyer to lead its new practice in the UK, focusing on startup and corporate law. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a practice with significant support and resources, ideally suited for someone with a strong startups background and entrepreneurial spirit.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of advising startups.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to work independently.
• Experience with SEIS/EIS funding schemes and UK early-stage investments.

Responsibilities

• Advise startup clients and develop the local practice.
• Help build a legal team with support infrastructure in place.

Skills

Experience in Startup and Corporate Law

Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Business acumen and understanding of the startup ecosystem

Education

Qualified solicitor in the UK

Job description

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

Client:

StartupTechLaw

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire, 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 well-suited for someone considering launching their own practice, but who prefers to do so with infrastructure, resources, and support already in place.

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 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 advising startups
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire 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
• 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 transparent billing and eliminate unexpected invoices, becoming a trusted advisor for our clients' legal and business needs. We have rapidly grown in the U.S., servicing over 100 startups from formation to funding and exit.