Background Projects

CONTRACT LAWYER — CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (FEE & IP)

CONTRACT LAWYER — CTO CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (FEE & IP) Role: Freelance solicitor/contract lawyer. Review and/or draft a contractor agreement. WHAT WE NEED We're hiring a CTO-track contractor for a pre-seed tech startup. He's building our product for 12–18 months on a fixed fee basis. We need a UK solicitor to review a draft and make necessary changes. Standard scope: fee structure, deliverables, IP ownership, contractor terms, confidentiality. THE DEAL (FOR CONTEXT) Fixed fee over 12–18 months Contractor status: Not an employee IP: Everything he builds belongs to the company Duration: 12–18 months Title: Architect (CTO title/equity is separate, not part of this agreement) WHAT THE AGREEMENT MUST COVER Fee structure — Payment schedule over 12–18 months (fixed, not hourly) Scope of work — what he's building, deliverables, acceptance criteria IP ownership — all work product belongs to the company Confidentiality & NDAs — standard founder protection Contractor status — clear that he's a contractor, not an employee Termination — notice periods, what happens on early exit Insurance & liability — basic contractor protections Term & renewal — how the 12–18 months works, any extension mechanics YOUR BACKGROUND (MUST HAVE) ✓ 5+ years contract law or commercial law experience ✓ UK contractor agreements (not employment, not M&A) ✓ IP assignment clauses — you know what actually protects the company ✓ Contractor vs. employee status — clear, defensible language ✓ Understanding pre-seed / pre-product start ups ✓ Comfortable with ad-hoc work (review or draft) Would be ask advantage to have experience with AI tech start ups.

Faceless YouTube channel

Project Title Faceless Kids YouTube Channel Creator (Long-Term Partnership) Project Description I’m looking for an experienced YouTube content creator or small creative team to help build a brand-new faceless children’s YouTube channel from the ground up. This is a long-term project with weekly work available for the right person. What I Need I’m creating a fun, educational, and entertaining animated channel for children ages 3–8 featuring original characters, positive life lessons, humor, adventure, and catchy storytelling. I need someone who can help create high-quality videos that keep children engaged while maintaining a consistent visual style across every episode. Responsibilities * Create engaging 8–10 minute YouTube episodes * Produce colorful, child-friendly animations * Edit videos with sound effects, music, and pacing that holds children’s attention * Generate AI visuals when needed while keeping all characters consistent * Add subtitles and polished transitions * Deliver videos ready for YouTube upload * Create eye-catching thumbnails * Maintain a consistent look and feel throughout the series Style I’m Looking For * Bright, colorful animation * Pixar/DreamWorks-inspired quality (using AI tools where appropriate) * Fast-paced storytelling * Educational without feeling like a classroom * Positive messages about kindness, friendship, teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving * Original content only (no copyrighted characters) Skills Preferred * YouTube content creation * Children’s animation * AI video workflows (Higgsfield, Veo, Runway, Kling, Pika, Sora, or similar) * Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent * Motion graphics * Storytelling * Sound design * Thumbnail design Deliverables * Fully edited YouTube video (8–10 minutes) * Thumbnail * Intro and outro * Background music and sound effects * Editable project files (if applicable) * Final video in 4K or 1080p When Applying Please include: * Examples of children’s content you’ve created * Links to YouTube channels you’ve worked on * Your animation workflow * AI tools you use * Estimated turnaround time per episode * Your price per episode This is intended to become an ongoing weekly collaboration for someone who can consistently deliver engaging, high-quality content. I’m looking for creativity, strong communication, reliability, and a genuine passion for making entertaining educational videos for kids.

Backend Engineer for Startup Team — Full-Time Level Commitment

Project Description: We are a startup looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team and help build our product. This role is not for someone who is only looking for small freelance tasks. We need a serious backend engineer who can work with the responsibility, communication, and technical discipline expected from a full-time team member. You will be involved in backend architecture, API development, database design, integrations, debugging, performance improvements, and product-related technical decisions. You should be able to understand business requirements, communicate clearly with customers, and deliver clean, reliable, production-ready backend work. Key Responsibilities: - Build and maintain backend APIs and services - Design and manage database structures - Implement authentication, authorization, and business logic - Integrate third-party APIs and services - Debug complex issues and solve root causes - Communicate professionally with customers and team members - Translate product and customer requirements into technical solutions - Maintain high standards for code quality, security, and reliability Required Qualities: - Strong backend engineering experience - Production-level coding ability - Excellent communication skills - Ability to speak with customers in a professional and clear way - Ownership mindset - Reliability and accountability - Startup mentality: practical, fast-moving, and problem-solving focused - Full-time employee-level working standard, even if the contract starts as remote or freelance Technical Skills: - Backend framework experience such as Node.js, NestJS, Express, Python, Django, FastAPI, or similar - Strong database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Supabase, or similar - REST API design - Authentication and permission systems - Git and professional development workflow - Security and performance awareness Nice to Have: - SaaS product experience - Cloud experience with AWS, GCP, or similar - Docker or deployment experience - Stripe/payment integration experience - Experience working directly with startup founders or customers To apply, please send: - Your backend development background - Relevant production project examples - Your strongest backend stack - Your availability - Your rate or salary expectation

Private Professional Forum (UK - Discourse

Purpose A private, invitation-only discussion forum for UK healthcare professionals (~120–200 users) to discuss professional topics, share anonymised clinical reflections, and access shared resources. 2. Platform Preferred: Discourse (self-hosted)
Alternative: NodeBB (if justified) 3. Hosting Requirements ● VPS hosting (Linux-based) ● Minimum 2–4 GB RAM ● Domain connected with SSL (HTTPS required) ● Automated or semi-automated backups 4. Access Control ● No public browsing of content ● Registration disabled or invitation-only ● Manual admin approval required for all users ● User roles: ● Administrator (full control) ● Moderator (content moderation tools) ● Member (standard access) 5. Core Features 5.1 Discussion System ● Categories and subcategories ● Topic creation and replies ● Threaded discussions ● Tagging system (optional) 5.2 Notifications ● Email notifications required for: ● New topics in watched categories ● Replies to watched topics ● Replies to user’s posts ● Digest emails (daily/weekly configurable) ● Optional real-time notifications (if supported) 5.3 User Profiles Fields required: ● Name ● Job title ● Organisation ● Professional background (dropdown) ● Region ● Biography ● Profile image 5.4 Member Directory ● Searchable by: ● Profession ● Region ● Organisation 5.5 Resources Section ● Admin upload of: ● PDFs ● Word documents ● Guidance documents ● Organised in categories 6. Moderation & Governance ● Users can report posts ● Moderators can: ● Edit posts ● Delete posts ● Suspend users ● Audit trail of moderation actions (preferred) ● Terms of use and confidentiality agreement enforced at signup 7. Security & Compliance ● HTTPS enforced ● GDPR-conscious configuration ● Regular backups ● No public indexing (robots blocked) ● Data stored in UK/EU preferred hosting location 8. Email System Integration with: ● Mailgun or Brevo
Requirements: ● Reliable transactional email delivery ● Low spam rate ● Configured DKIM/SPF 9. Branding ● Custom logo ● Custom colour scheme ● Simple professional UI 10. Handover Requirements ● Admin access provided ● Short written guide (basic operations) ● Explanation of backup and update process

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Luxury Property Website Design

Luxury Framer Designer Needed – Ultra High-End Property & Luxury Assets Website Budget: Up to £300 I am looking for an exceptional Framer designer to customise an existing premium Framer template into a genuinely world-class luxury website. This is not a standard property/real estate website. The audience is ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, luxury investors and the world's top 1%. The final result should feel closer to an exclusive private wealth brand or luxury concierge than a conventional property website. I already have the Framer template, the site structure, and all content. This project is primarily about design refinement, visual direction, layout, typography, motion and creating the right luxury feel. Template: https://www.framer.com/marketplace/templates/realdev/ Scope of Work The website will consist of approximately 10 pages: Home 4 Service / Category pages About / Practice page Specialist / Audience page Process page (timeline) Contact / Enquiry page Hidden / Private page The template already provides much of the structure. Your role is to transform it so it aligns with a detailed creative brief through colour, typography, imagery, spacing, layouts, animations and overall presentation. Content All written content will be supplied. Typical page sections include: Hero sections Split image/text sections Statement or quote sections Grid-based layouts Timeline sections Minimal enquiry forms Media Assets required: High-end imagery Looping background videos Requirements: Optimised asset loading Lazy loading where appropriate Autoplay, muted looping videos Mobile-friendly alternatives where necessary Excellent responsive performance Deliverables: Fully completed Framer project Responsive across all devices Clean component structure Reusable styles Ready for launch The Type of Designer I'm Looking For: This project is heavily design-led. I am not looking for someone who can simply customise a template. I am looking for someone with an exceptional eye for luxury aesthetics and premium digital experiences. The website should feel: Sophisticated Elegant Editorial Confident Exclusive Cinematic Timeless It should avoid anything that feels corporate, template-like, busy or overly animated or overly simple/generic. Every decision—from typography and spacing to imagery, transitions and hierarchy—should communicate quiet confidence and premium quality. Think less estate agency. Think more private wealth, luxury hospitality, high-end architecture, boutique investment firms, private aviation or brands that serve UHNW clients. Please Only Apply If: You have strong Framer experience. You have an outstanding portfolio demonstrating premium luxury work. You understand minimalist luxury design. You have exceptional typography and layout skills. You care about the smallest visual details. When applying please send: 3–5 examples of your strongest luxury websites Your Framer portfolio Why you believe your design style matches this brief Generic applications will not be considered.

Part-Time Freelance Spanish Speaking Sales Professional

We have an exciting part-time opportunity for an experienced native Spanish speaking freelance sales professional to join our B2B business development agency. The role will require flexible working on a retainer of 10 hours per month. Initially, the workload is expected to be approximately 15 minutes per day, Monday to Friday, however this may increase as the project develops and call volumes grow. The successful candidate will need to be available to work evenings in Spain where required, to accommodate clients and prospects across South America. This is an on-going project and there is the potential for more hours depending on client projects. We are a UK-based business development agency with global clients. We support our clients' marketing departments by helping them improve the quality of the leads they generate for sales. We qualify existing leads to identify genuine sales opportunities and support business development through prospecting and outreach activities. We are specifically looking for a native or fluent Spanish speaker, ideally based in Spain, who can confidently engage with prospects across both Spain and South America, with a particular focus on South American markets. Our clients operate across a variety of industries, making the work diverse and interesting, but requiring the ability to manage multiple projects and adapt quickly to different business sectors. We all work remotely and offer flexibility around working patterns. We offer a supportive working environment, but we also have high expectations. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and results to our clients and look for team members who share that commitment. If you have a background in sales and are looking for something a little different, we'd love to hear from you. Job Duties: Using VoIP software for telephone calls and creating and sending email introductions to prospects: Secure high-quality sales opportunities on behalf of our clients. Conduct outbound calls with prospects across Spain and South America. Develop and maintain professional relationships with client prospects. Represent our clients professionally and deliver an exceptional prospect experience. Proactively contribute ideas and feedback to improve prospecting processes and campaign performance. Report on activity and outcomes. Attend Microsoft Teams meetings with clients as required. Experience and Essential Skills Required Native Spanish speaker with excellent spoken and written Spanish. Minimum 3 years' experience in a sales or business development role. Proven confidence and success in cold calling and outbound prospecting. Demonstrable track record of achieving results within a B2B sales environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Professional, friendly and client-focused approach. Strong relationship-building skills and ability to act as an extension of the client's team. Positive and professional telephone manner. Understanding of effective sales techniques and lead qualification processes. Strong administrative and organisational skills. Essential experience using HubSpot CRM. Comfortable learning new systems and technology. Ability to work independently and manage a flexible workload.

Corporate Solicitor - Pre-Seed Tech Startup

What we're building: Pre-seed digital health tech startup. UK-incorporated (imminent), with an independent investor committing capital in tranches. We're planning a UAE flip at Milestone 5 (Year 2), but keeping UK subsidiary + options scheme intact post-flip. What we need from you (starting now): 1. Incorporation (Weeks 1–2, urgent) — Companies House filing, baseline structure, entity sign-off 2. Founder documentation - Founder vesting deeds (for two co-founders, clawing back vesting from May 2024) - IP assignment deed (everything we've built before company exists transfers to the company) 3. Equity restructuring — we have three existing contractor agreements that need replacement with cleaner equity framework 4. Options scheme design — unapproved options (not EMI): - Strike price & valuation methodology - Growth shares for one team member - S.431 election support (HMRC filing within 14 days of share issue) 5. Investor structure — withholding tax, tranche documentation, milestone drawdown mechanics 6. UAE flip roadmap (Milestone 5) — don't execute yet, but map it now: - DIFC vs. ADGM vs. DMCC entity type - Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) implications - UK subsidiary retention strategy Who you're working with: - Two co-founders - Contractor CTO, clinical advisor, legal advisor (all taking equity) - One independent investor, UAE-based - External accountant (TBD) Your background (must have): ✓ 5+ years advising pre-seed/Series A startups (not corporate M&A) ✓ Deep expertise in founder agreements, vesting, equity schemes ✓ HMRC S.431 elections and shareholder agreement experience ✓ UK options law (unapproved schemes, growth shares) ✓ IR35 awareness (contractor equity holders) ✓ UAE entity familiarity (DIFC/ADGM at minimum; DMCC research willing) ✓ Can turn around quality work fast (weeks 1–2 is urgent) Your style: - Plain English (we work lean, no jargon) - Proactive (flag risks early, suggest solutions) - Written-first communication (we're async) - Comfortable pushing back on founder assumptions Red flags for us: - "I'll need to research this" on founder vesting or S.431 - Generalist solicitor dabbling in startup work - Slow turnaround or unavailable for 2-week sprint - Template-heavy approach How to apply: Tell us: 1. Your last 2 startup clients you've incorporated (stage, equity type, complexity) 2. One time you structured an options scheme (growth shares, unapproved, or similar) 3. Any UAE entity work you've done 4. Availability: Can you commit to weeks 1–2 urgently? When can you start?

Email Copywriter for Warm Leads — Paid Test + Performance Bonus

We are looking for a sharp, conversion-focused email copywriter to help us write and optimize email campaigns for a large list of warm inbound creator leads. We currently have a database of 6,000+ people who have already shown interest in working with us, asking questions, getting started, or learning how to grow their online presence. A small percentage are already established creators who may be a fit for higher-level partnership conversations. This is not a generic newsletter role. We need someone who understands persuasive email copy, follow-up sequences, objection handling, and how to turn warm leads into replies, calls, and qualified opportunities. What You’ll Be Doing -You will help create and improve email campaigns that: -Re-engage old warm leads -Turn curious leads into booked calls -Educate new creators on how we can help them grow -Follow up with people who showed interest but never took action -Segment messaging based on lead quality and intent -Improve reply rates, booked-call rates, and overall conversion -Initial Paid Test Project For the first project, we will provide background on the offer, lead types, and current messaging. Your task will be to create: -1 main reactivation email -1 short follow-up email -1 objection-handling follow-up -1 higher-intent email for more established creators Suggested subject lines for each email A short explanation of your strategy behind the sequence If the test goes well, this can turn into an ongoing role where you help write, test, and optimize multiple email sequences across the full lead database. Who We’re Looking For The ideal person has experience with: -Email copywriting -Direct-response copy -Creator economy, influencer, coaching, agency, SaaS, or online business offers -Warm lead reactivation campaigns -Appointment-setting email funnels -High-ticket or partnership-based offers -Writing emails that sound human, not robotic or overly corporate -Improving campaigns based on reply rate and booked-call data -You do not need to be a designer. This is primarily a copywriting and strategy role. Important: We Care About Results We are not looking for pretty writing only. We want someone who understands conversion. You should be able to think through: -Why someone would reply -Why someone would ignore the email -What objections they may have -What angle makes the offer feel relevant -How to make the message feel personal without sounding fake -How to create curiosity without overpromising Compensation Structure This role starts with a paid fixed-price test project. For ongoing work, compensation may include: -Base pay per email sequence or campaign -Performance bonuses for campaigns that generate qualified replies, booked calls, or successful partnerships -Long-term monthly work for someone who proves they can consistently improve results -Strong performers can earn significantly more over time as we scale campaigns. We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term partnership, not just complete a one-time project. This role will start with a paid starter project and performance-based bonuses so we can make sure it is a strong fit on both sides. If the partnership goes well and you are consistently producing results, we are open to adding a more stable base compensation structure after 3–6 months of successful work, while still keeping performance bonuses in place. Our goal is to work with people who are hungry, reliable, and results-driven. If you perform well, communicate clearly, and help generate real opportunities, there is room to grow with us long term. Please include: -Examples of email campaigns, outreach copy, or direct-response copy you’ve written -Your experience with warm lead reactivation or appointment-setting campaigns -A short explanation of how you would approach a 6,000-person warm lead list Any results you’ve helped generate, such as reply rates, booked calls, sales calls, conversions, or revenue Please do not send a generic AI-written proposal. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, write clearly, and improve based on real campaign performance. Best Fit This is a great fit for someone who enjoys performance-based copywriting and wants a long-term opportunity with upside based on results.

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Business Website for a Welder Training & Testing business

Full‑Stack Developer Needed: Brand‑New Mobile‑Friendly Business Website with Secure Short Video Uploading, AI Social Media Automation & GDPR Compliance Only UK‑based full‑stack developers or UK micro‑agencies should apply. Overseas applications will not be considered. Project Overview Materials Engineering Group (MEG) requires a brand‑new business website for our welding training and testing centre. This is not a rebuild or refresh of our existing site at www.meg.co.uk the new platform will be designed and built entirely from scratch. The existing website (live) can be viewed for background information about who we are and what we do. the new site must not reuse its structure, design, or code. The new website must be: Fully mobile‑friendly Fast and modern Secure Capable of handling short 1–3 minute welding videos uploaded by MEG staff seperate page required Integrated with AI‑driven social media automation Fully GDPR compliant MEG’s logo is trademarked and must be used correctly and professionally within the new design. We require a UK‑based full‑stack developer or small team with proven experience in secure video systems, automation, and high‑performance business websites. Core Requirements 1. Brand‑New Industrial/Modern Website presentation and Build Built from scratch (no reuse of www.meg.co.uk) Fully mobile‑friendly (responsive across all devices) Fast, component‑based design (React, Next.js, or similar) Clean, professional UI aligned with welding training/testing industry SEO‑optimised architecture Correct use of MEG’s trademarked logo and brand assets 2. Secure Short Video Uploading (1–3 min clips) MEG staff upload short welding videos (no public uploads) Encrypted storage (AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, or equivalent) Signed URLs / restricted access Anti‑download measures for training videos Automatic transcoding for smooth playback 3. AI Social Media Management Included Features Editable social icons (header + footer) Ability to update links from admin panel Social‑media meta tags (Open Graph + Twitter Cards) Social‑media referral tracking in GA4 UTM tracking for campaigns Auto‑publishing: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram X YouTube (video uploads) Social‑media feed embeds: Instagram grid YouTube playlist TikTok short clips LinkedIn company updates Social‑media dashboard (admin): Write once → publish everywhere Schedule posts Save templates Engagement overview AI‑assisted content tools (on/off options): Auto‑generate captions Auto‑generate thumbnails Auto‑generate short social posts from website content 4. Booking & Contact System Contact form with spam protection Email/SMS notifications 5. Compliance & Security Full GDPR compliance Cookie consent + privacy policy integration SSL, CDN, and server hardening Secure admin dashboard 6. Additional Pages Required (beyond those on www.meg.co.uk) New Technology Upgrade Courses Welding video upload player (no copying; ability to change/add videos) Contact Form Page News / Updates Deliverables Fully deployed brand‑new website (hosting + domain setup) Admin dashboard for video management and social automation Documentation for all systems Training session for staff when completed 60 days post‑launch support and revisions Future Expansion (Must Be Architected Now) Student login area Online theory modules Online payments (Stripe) Course booking system Auto‑generated certificates Technical Expectations WordPress, Webflow, or Next.js Modular, future‑expandable architecture Drag‑and‑drop page builder Auto‑image optimisation One‑click staging site Clean codebase Fast hosting (developer to recommend) Required Skills Full‑stack development (React/Next.js, Node.js, Python or similar) Secure video handling (AWS, Cloudflare, FFmpeg) AI automation (OpenAI, Meta/LinkedIn APIs) DevOps (deployment, SSL, CDN, monitoring) SEO + performance optimisation UI/UX design GDPR compliance knowledge Web designers alone are not suitable. We require a developer or team with security + automation + performance experience. Budget £2,000–£3,000 depending on: tech stack complexity of video system level of AI automation hosting setup Delivery time ? Open to offers, fixed price, or milestone‑based. To Apply Please provide: Examples of secure upload systems you’ve built Examples of AI automation or API integrations Your recommended tech stack Estimated timeline Confirmation you are UK‑based Applicants who cannot demonstrate secure video handling or AI automation experience will not be shortlisted.