Opportunity for UK-Based Startup Lawyer to Lead New Practice

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

Job summary

StartupTechLaw, expanding into the UK, seeks a qualified lawyer with startup and corporate law experience to lead the effort in Watford. This opportunity offers a chance to grow a practice backed by a proven firm, providing essential resources and client referrals. Ideal for those with a dynamic, entrepreneurial spirit in early-stage legal environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law.
• Proven track record advising startups.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Advise startup clients and develop the local practice.
• Build a legal team and handle client referrals.
• Support early-stage legal work without capital investment.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Education

Qualified solicitor in the UK

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

Client: StartupTechLaw

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 effort. 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 support, legal oversight, and access to 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 a practice without bearing 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 not a typical employment role; it’s an opportunity to lead and grow a practice with ownership potential, backed by a proven firm.

If you’re ready to build something meaningful with an experienced legal team’s support, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Startup and Corporate Law
• Proven track record advising startups
• Ambition 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 aim to eliminate unexpected invoices and billable hours, serving over 100+ startups from formation to funding and exit. We are committed to being a trusted advisor for our clients’ legal and business needs.