This is Worldline.

Worldline is the European leader in the payment and transactional services industry. With innovation at the core of its DNA, Worldline’s core offerings include pan-European and domestic commercial acquiring for physical and online businesses, secured payment transaction processing for banks and financial institutions, as well as transactional services in e-ticketing for local and central public agencies. With a presence in over 30 countries, Worldline is the preferred payment partner for merchants, banks, public transport operators, government agencies, and industrial companies, delivering cutting-edge digital services. Our operations are organized around three key areas: Merchant Services, Financial Services (including equensWorldline), and Mobility & e-Transactional Services.

The Opportunity : Legal Counsel

At Worldline, our technology addresses persistent challenges in the payment world. We design and operate leading digital payment and transactional solutions that facilitate sustainable economic growth while reinforcing trust and security in our societies. If you are a highly skilled and solution-driven Legal Counsel, we invite you to join our team. In this role, you will provide guidance, advice, and legal support to the various Belgian legal entities within the Worldline Group. You will be part of a dynamic legal team operating in an international, multicultural, and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Legal Counsel, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, negotiating, and managing all commercial and legal agreements to ensure the legal rights of Worldline companies in Belgium, in compliance with group standards.
• Providing legal support to Worldline Group Legal on matters such as mergers, corporate governance, and compliance.
• Managing disputes and overseeing litigations.
• Offering general and specialized legal advice to colleagues across various departments.
• Ensuring the availability and updates of standard contractual documents for commercial and technical teams.
• Managing relationships with external legal counsel.
• Advising on internal policies and ensuring compliance with laws and guidelines related to business activities.
• Researching and assessing legal risk factors associated with business operations and decisions.
• Applying effective legal risk management techniques and proactively advising on potential legal issues.
• Communicating and negotiating with external parties (regulators, legal counsel, public authorities, etc.) to establish trustworthy relationships.

Signs of Success

• Exhibiting a high degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Staying current with developments in relevant legal areas and contributing to enhancing the knowledge base within the company’s legal function.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in law.
• Fluency in Dutch, English, and French.
• Relevant experience as a legal counsel in a business environment, with the ability to create defensive and proactive legal strategies.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and procedures.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to effectively communicate in meetings and conference calls.
• Strong judgment and the capability to quickly analyze complex situations and information.
• Proven research skills for case preparation and providing legal advice.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in a high-demanding and regulated environment, demonstrating resilience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Outstanding communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to getting the job done.
• Proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Organized and methodical, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Practical knowledge of data protection law.

Perks & Benefits

At Worldline, you’ll have 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 enjoy:

• An interesting and diverse function in a dynamic sector.
• Strong career opportunities in a fast-growing international company.
• Various training and development programs, including crypto certifications.
• A competitive salary package that includes various benefits.

Shape the Evolution.

We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we are looking for big thinkers to join our journey. People with passion, a 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 society. With our empowering culture, strong technology, and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career—wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of over 18,000 innovators across 40+ countries, and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.

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