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Legal Associate (0-3 years PQE) Jobs in United Kingdom at Accelerate Law
Title: Legal Associate (0-3 years PQE)
Company: Accelerate Law
Location: United Kingdom
Company Description
Accelerate Law is a leading legal advisor to innovative startups, providing legal services at every stage of the startup lifecycle. The firm is nationally recognized for its innovative and agile approach to legal services, specializing in startup corporate law, fundraising, M&A, intellectual property, and more. We deliver our services through fractional in-house lawyers, working with clients to achieve their objectives. Clients come from diverse industries such as information technology, food and beverage, healthcare, and financial services.
Role Description
This is a part-time remote role for a Legal Associate with 0-3 years PQE, working directly with our heads of commercial and corporate law services. The Legal Associate will be responsible for legal document preparation, analyzing legal issues, and effective communication with clients covering both commercial and corporate law. The role will entail day-to-day tasks related to legal support for startup clients, including research, drafting legal documents, and providing legal advice. The role has potential for growth into a full-time role with legal career progression, if successful and there is mutual interest.
Qualifications and Experience
UK-qualified solicitor
Interest in the startup ecosystem
Legal knowledge
Legal drafting skills
Analytical skills and attention to detail
Effective Communication skills
Ability to analyse and address legal Issues
Willingness to engage directly with clients
Experience in contract review and drafting