Head of Fundraising & Investor Relations | Founding Partner

YCounsel | Remote | Founding Leadership | Equity-Based Opportunity

About YCounsel:

YCounsel is a UK-based LegalTech company building an integrated ecosystem of specialised Legal AI products and a digital marketplace connecting individuals, businesses and legal professionals. Our platform combines legal research, contract drafting, document analysis, case preparation, legal consultations, professional services and digital transaction infrastructure.

We have moved beyond the concept stage. The platform is built and operational, with a growing international network of legal professionals, 200+ legal templates, six specialised Legal AI products and an integrated marketplace.We are now entering our next phase: commercial expansion, strategic partnerships and institutional development.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Head of Fundraising & Investor Relations to join YCounsel's founding leadership team and take ownership of our capital strategy, fundraising readiness and long-term investor relationships.This is an entrepreneurial leadership opportunity for someone who has worked in venture capital, private equity, corporate finance, investment management, startup fundraising or senior financial leadership.We are particularly interested in professionals who have previously raised capital, advised venture-backed companies, managed investor relationships or helped founders navigate investment rounds.

The technology and platform already exist. We are looking for someone who can help build the financial relationships and capital strategy needed for the next stage of growth.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Capital Strategy

• Develop and lead YCounsel's fundraising strategy alongside the founders.
• Establish an investment roadmap aligned with commercial objectives and growth milestones.
• Evaluate suitable capital structures, valuation approaches and financing opportunities.
• Support preparations for equity financing and future investment rounds.
• Investor Relations & Capital NetworksIdentify and develop relationships with relevant angel investors, venture capital firms, family offices and strategic investment organisations.
• Build and maintain an organised investor pipeline.
• Coordinate investor discussions, presentations, follow-ups and relationship management, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop long-term relationships with existing and prospective stakeholders.

Investment Readiness

• Strengthen our investment proposition, pitch deck, financial model and fundraising narrative.
• Prepare investor presentations, due-diligence materials and management reporting.
• Work with the founders and professional advisors on corporate governance and investment documentation.
• Help communicate the company's commercial potential, business model and growth strategy.

Corporate Strategy & Leadership

• Work directly with the CEO and founding team on business planning and capital allocation.
• Support strategic partnerships and corporate development initiatives.
• Contribute to commercial and financial decision-making.
• Help establish scalable investor relations and reporting processes.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from experienced:

• Venture Capital Principals, Partners and Investment Directors
• Private Equity and Family Office Investment Professionals
• Corporate Finance and Fundraising Executives
• CFOs, Finance Directors and Corporate Development Leaders
• Former CEOs or Founders of venture-backed businesses
• Chief Investment, Capital or Investor Relations Officers
• Senior commercial executives with demonstrable capital-raising experience

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated involvement in successful startup or growth-company fundraising.
• Established relationships within the UK, European or international investment ecosystem.
• Experience supporting early-stage technology, SaaS, AI or marketplace companies.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and investment presentation capabilities.
• Understanding of shareholder structures, investment agreements and funding processes.
• Ability to engage confidently with founders, investors and senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgment and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Experience with UK startup investment schemes, including SEIS and EIS, would be beneficial.

Why Join YCounsel?

-Build on an operational business

YCounsel's technology platform, Legal AI products, marketplace and professional network are already established. Your focus can be on capital strategy and commercial expansion rather than financing an unbuilt concept.

-Meaningful Ownership

Join the founding leadership team with the opportunity to obtain meaningful equity participation in the business, allowing you to share in its potential long-term success.

-Leadership & Strategic Influence

Work directly with the founders and influence fundraising strategy, investor relations, financial planning and the company's commercial direction.

-International Opportunity

Help develop a UK-based LegalTech company with ambitions to expand across the international legal services market.

-Multiple Revenue Streams

YCounsel's model combines professional marketplace transactions, subscriptions, Legal AI applications, legal documents and enterprise partnerships.

-Long-Term Career Potential

Play a central role in developing the capital and investor relations function as YCounsel grows, with scope for an expanded executive position.

Equity & Engagement Structure

This is a founding-team, equity-led opportunity, not a conventional salaried executive position.We are seeking a committed long-term partner who wants to take meaningful responsibility for capital strategy, investor readiness and the company's future development.

The proposed arrangement includes:

• Negotiated founder-level equity participation.
• Long-term vesting and agreed performance expectations.
• Direct involvement in strategic and financial decision-making.
• Potential for an expanded executive compensation arrangement following successful financing, subject to company resources and agreement.
• Flexible working arrangements, with substantial and consistent engagement expected.

Equity terms, responsibilities and any future compensation will be agreed individually and formally documented.

No salary is guaranteed before funding. Equity has uncertain future value, and no financial return is guaranteed.

Interested?

We would like to hear from experienced investment professionals and senior business leaders who can demonstrate what they have helped finance, build, scale or strategically develop.

Please send your CV to: apply-ciro@ycounsel.com

1. When applying, please tell us: Your most relevant fundraising achievement, including the investment stage, approximate capital raised and your personal contribution.
2. Your experience working with angel investors, venture capital firms, family offices or strategic investors.
3. How you would approach YCounsel's fundraising readiness and capital strategy during your first 90 days.
4. Why an equity-led founding leadership opportunity interests you.

Explore YCounsel: https://ycounsel.com

We are looking for someone who wants to do more than advise on fundraising — someone who can take ownership of the capital strategy and help build the next chapter of YCounsel.