Legal Writer

About 1st Formations At 1st Formations, we empower entrepreneurs to start, run, and grow their businesses with confidence. Running a business shouldn’t be slowed down by company formation, statutory compliance, accounting, or payroll. From day one, these essentials should be seamless, reliable, and intelligently handled — freeing founders to focus on building and scaling. We’re a leading UK provider of company formation and compliance services, building a modern, fully integrated technology platform that supports founders at every stage of their journey. Our platform brings together formation, compliance, accounting, payroll, and ongoing business support in one cohesive experience. No stitched-together services. No legacy workflows disguised as software. Just a single, scalable platform built for ambitious founders who want to move fast, stay compliant, and grow with confidence. Why Join Us Now? You’ll be joining a business with strong momentum, clear direction, and real opportunity for progression.

• £18m annual revenue, including £9m ARR
• Over 1 million companies formed
• Certified B Corp and Carbon Neutral Business
• Forecast to grow 5x–10x over the next three years

The Role We are looking for freelance Legal Content Writers to join the content team, focusing specifically on producing high-quality articles. This role is dedicated to creating authoritative, engaging, and commercially relevant content across corporate, commercial, and employment law. You will research and produce blogs, guides, and thought leadership pieces aimed at UK business owners, founders, and leadership teams. Our firm provides end-to-end legal services across areas such as business structuring, governance, commercial contracts, employment law, IP, and data protection. Your writing will help educate and support businesses navigating critical legal and strategic decisions. This is an ideal opportunity for a legally trained writer or experienced legal content specialist who can translate complex legal frameworks into accessible, practical insight for a non-legal audience. Key Responsibilities

• Research and write clear, accurate, and engaging long-form articles on topics including:
• Corporate legal structures
• Governance, equity and debt financing, and compliance
• Commercial agreements (NDAs, supplier agreements, consultancy contracts)
• Intellectual property and data protection (trademarks, licensing, policies)
• Employment law, contracts, restructuring guidance (including TUPE), and HR policies
• Produce thought leadership pieces on emerging and strategic topics (e.g. AI in the legal profession, business sale preparation, regulatory developments).
• Translate technical legal principles into practical, business-focused guidance.
• Ensure all content is accurate, compliant, and aligned with UK legal standards.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure subject-matter accuracy and brand alignment.
• Incorporate SEO best practices where relevant, without compromising clarity or authority.
• Respond constructively to editorial feedback and deliver revisions promptly.
• Meet agreed deadlines and maintain consistent content quality.

What We Are Looking For

• Legal qualification (e.g. LLB, LPC, SQE, or equivalent) or demonstrable experience writing about UK corporate, commercial, or employment law.
• Strong understanding of UK legal frameworks affecting businesses.
• Proven ability to make complex legal concepts accessible and engaging for business owners and non-lawyers.
• Excellent written English with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong research, factchecking, and source-validation skills.
• Experience writing for professional services, law firms, or B2B audiences preferred.
• Ability to balance technical accuracy with commercial relevance.
• Reliable, organised, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with SEO principles is advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

• Remote freelance role
• Real opportunities for progression as the business scales
• The chance to influence both customer experience and product development
• A culture that values ownership, impact, and continuous learning

Equal Opportunities 1st Formations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, criminal history, disability, or gender identity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.