Founding Engineer

Oliver Bernard

London, UKonsite$140k/yrPosted Jun 1, 2026
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Skills

kubernetestypescriptterraformnextpythonreactgooglecloudjavascript

About the role

🚀 Founding Engineer Opportunity | Legal Tech | Up to £140k + Equity

We’re partnering with a bootstrapped, early-stage legal tech startup on a mission to transform how the legal industry operates and they’re looking for a Founding Engineer to help build it from the ground up.

The business is in strong shape with $1.3M in annualised services revenue, $650K invoiced in just six months, with the founder confident in a path to $5M+ within the year.

💡 Why this role stands out:

This isn’t just another engineering job, we're looking for a 0>1 IC who'll take full technical ownership of the product shaping architecture, defining engineering culture, and building solutions to real-world legal challenges. You’ll join early enough to have true influence on product and direction.

💻 Tech Stack:

Python | TypeScript | Next.js | React | GCP | AI-native systems | Kubernetes | Terraform

📍 Working setup:

London (3 days in-office)

💰 Compensation:

Up to £140,000 + meaningful early-stage equity

🔍 What they’re looking for:

5+ years of engineering experience

Strong full-stack capability

Someone who thrives with autonomy and takes pride in what they build

A builder mindset comfortable making decisions and owning outcomes

If you’re excited by ownership, impact, and building something from zero to one, this is a rare opportunity to step into a true founding role.

📩 Interested or know someone who might be? Get in touch.

🚀 Founding Engineer Opportunity | Legal Tech | Up to £140k + Equity

Compensation

This Software Engineer role pays $140k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in United Kingdom.

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