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At Uniken, we’re not just securing digital interactions – we’re unlocking opportunities. Our REL-ID platform empowers institutions to eliminate fraud, accelerate growth, and deliver seamless customer experiences. But our real power comes from our people. We’re a team of bold thinkers, agile builders, and passionate collaborators who place identity at the core of digital interactions. We embrace change, do the right thing, and work with purpose. Our culture is global, inclusive, and relentlessly innovative. If you’re ready to shape the future of trust, join us – and build a world where anything is possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the closing of enterprise commercial agreements by leading on drafting of appropriate contracts.
• Review, optimise and standardise where possible, customer, vendor, and distributor agreements, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance requirements.
• Support corporate transactions, company secretarial, asset sales, and joint ventures.
• Manage fundraising documentation, corporate governance, and equity administration.
• Safeguard and manage Uniken’s patents and other IP assets.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across all business units.
• Partner with our compliance manager to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant laws and regulations GDPR, SOC 2, AML, KYC, sanctions, and other global data protection and financial regulations (US, UK, EU, APAC).
• Manage disputes, litigation, and investigations in collaboration with external counsel.
• Advise executive leadership on corporate governance, regulatory developments, and ethical business conduct. Provide clear, commercial risk mitigation strategies to guide decision‑making.
• Deliver training on relevant topics such as anti‑bribery, sanctions screening, fraud prevention, and corporate criminal liability.
• Drive the development and implementation of Uniken’s global legal strategy aligned with growth objectives.

Experience & Skills

• Qualified lawyer (UK, US, or equivalent), including in‑house experience at a SaaS, RegTech, FinTech, or cybersecurity business.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and data protection across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to operate independently while providing strategic legal leadership.
• Excellent business judgment, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment, balancing risk with opportunity.

Location: Remote, London. This is currently a remote role, however you may be required to commute into London a few times a month.

What we offer

• A remote role in a global and fast growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of a business growing its presence throughout Europe.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Up to 12 weeks paid leave for new parents

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Should you need any support during the recruitment process please let us know.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.