Updata Partners

Discover jobs at leading B2B SaaS companies across the globe Reports to: General Counsel Location: UK (Remote-First) Level: Newly Qualified (circa 1-2 Years PQE) Type: Full-Time About Shufti At Shufti, we're building a high-energy, remote-first regtech start-up with global ambition. Our cutting-edge identity verification technology helps businesses stay compliant, reduce fraud, and onboard customers faster - all while delivering a seamless user experience. With operations spanning multiple continents and a diverse, fast-growing team, we're scaling rapidly. As we enter our next phase of growth, we're looking for a smart, commercially-minded Corporate/Commercial Legal Counsel to join us on the journey. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor with 1-2 years' experience to make a real impact at a global tech start-up. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you'll be the go-to legal advisor for a wide range of commercial, corporate, and operational matters - with the opportunity to help shape legal frameworks and processes from the ground up. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role, ideal for someone looking to step out of private practice or build on in-house experience in a fast-paced, international environment. What You'll Do Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including client agreements, supplier terms, NDAs, partnership and reseller agreements. Provide legal support for corporate governance matters and company secretarial tasks. Advise on international regulatory, compliance, and data protection considerations (in collaboration with compliance and infosec teams). Support strategic projects such as fundraising, M&A, and international expansion. Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and internal processes to scale legal operations. Build strong cross-functional relationships across sales, finance, compliance, HR, and product teams. Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, helping balance risk with commercial priorities. What We're Looking For Qualified solicitor in the UK with around 1-2 years of post-qualification experience in corporate and/or commercial law. Strong grounding in contract law, corporate structuring, and regulatory awareness. Experience working in or advising tech companies or high-growth start-ups (in-house or private practice). Comfort navigating cross-border legal issues and working with international stakeholders. A proactive, collaborative mindset - comfortable working independently and with ambiguity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to distil complex legal issues into practical advice. High energy, adaptable, and eager to grow in step with the business. What We Offer A remote-first, flexible working environment. A chance to work at the cutting edge of regtech innovation. A fast-moving, supportive culture that values autonomy and creativity. Direct exposure to leadership and real influence over company growth. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ready to shape the legal foundation of a fast-growing global start-up? We'd love to hear from you.