Legal Counsel

This is Worldline

We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow. From your local coffee shop to unicorns and international banks. From San Francisco to Auckland. We are in every corner of the world, in every part of commerce.  And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity

Drafting, structuring, review and legal analysis of wide range of contracts (Project and framework agreements with our Merchants, SLAs, NDAs, intercompany agreements, outsourcing agreements, lease agreements, etc) with customers (merchants and financial institutions), payment schemes, payment industry partners, suppliers in relation to payment services, IT services, regulated fintech services, etc.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities​

• Legal support and advice to all internal divisions for all legal topics with focus on payment related legal matters (senior management, finance, business, operations, risk and compliance, IT, audit, etc) and support with regard to Worldline Group M&A projects
• Liaising and coordination with external stakeholders (external lawyers, external auditors, regulators in specific cases and for interpretation of legal and regulatory requirements) and with legal and cross functional colleagues throughout the Worldline group.
• Maintain intra-group litigation report
• Legal research and interpretation of Dutch laws and regulations
• Follow up and updates of delegation of authorities and signatory powers
• Focus on the protection and defense of the legal entities in the Netherlands and the Worldline group’s interests

Who Are We Looking For

We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what’s next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

• A minimum of 4 years working experience at a Law firm or as an (inhouse) Legal Counsel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Dutch law is a must.
• Capacity to prioritize tasks with hands on attitude.
• Able to work under time pressure and dynamic environment.
• Strong team player with high self motivation and positive attitude.
• Business oriented, bearing in mind the bigger picture. Capacity to search for answers and solve problems, capacity to focus on the final objective
• Interpersonal skills and relationship management
• Knowledge in payment industry and payment services is nice to have.

Perks & Benefits

At Worldline you’ll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:

• Be part of a company guided by a strong purpose to do good and recognized as top 1% of the most sustainable companies in all sectors worldwide.
• Work with inspiring colleagues and be empowered to learn, grow and accelerate your career.
• We offer flexible working hours, so you can adapt to your personal circumstances.
• We pay for your commute when working from the Worldline office.
• Opportunity to develop yourself in a rapidly growing and agile global organization.
• Joining the big-league means entering a world of knowledge and wisdom for you to opt-in to. Connect with likeminded colleagues, learn from the best and grow!

Shape the evolution

We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at careers.worldline.com