- Worldline
- Brussels, Belgium
- Full-time
Legal Counsel
- Worldline
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
- Worldline
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
THIS IS WORLDLINE:
Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. 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:
We are looking for a trilingual Legal Counsel with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, in an international company, with focus on drafting, negotiating and follow up of all commercial and other contracts.
You will be part of the Worldline Benelux Legal Team and you will be based in Brussels (Haren) and report to the Head of Legal Belgium and the Netherlands.
DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
SHAPE THE EVOLUTION:
We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers to join our journey. 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. And 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.
Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. 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:
We are looking for a trilingual Legal Counsel with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, in an international company, with focus on drafting, negotiating and follow up of all commercial and other contracts.
You will be part of the Worldline Benelux Legal Team and you will be based in Brussels (Haren) and report to the Head of Legal Belgium and the Netherlands.
DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drafting, negotiating and follow up of all commercial and other agreements or other legal documents, in accordance with group standards and to ensure the Benelux companies’ full legal rights;
- You can handle complex files and negotiations independently;
- Handle requests for legal support from Worldline Group Legal, e.g. in support of merger projects, corporate governance, etc.;
- Handling disputes and following up of litigations;
- Providing general and specialized legal advice to colleagues from other departments;
- Ensuring availability and updates of standard lease and other contractual documents for our commercial and technical teams;
- Managing external counsels;
- You advise on internal policies and ensure the compliance with laws and guidelines related to business activities;
- You research and evaluate different legal risk factors regarding business decisions and operations;
- You apply effective legal risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues;
- You communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
- You have a Master degree in law;
- You have an excellent knowledge of Dutch, English and French;
- You have a relevant experience as a legal counsel in an international business environment and the ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies;
- You demonstrate a high degree of professional ethics and integrity;
- You keep up with current changes on all relevant areas of laws and contributing to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the companies’ legal function;
- You possess knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures;
- You possess solid negotiation skills and are able to bring across your point in physical meetings as well as during conference calls;
- You have sound judgement and ability to quickly analyze situations and information;
- You demonstrate strong research skills when preparing for a case or providing advice;
- You are able to work under time constraints and pressure;
- You have experience working in a high-demanding and regulated environment and are stress resilient;
- You show proficiency with Microsoft Office products;
- You have outstanding communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills and are willing to go the extra mile in order to get the job done;
- You have a proactive, flexible and solution driven attitude;
- You are organized, methodical, with a keen eye for and attention to detail;
- You are a team player, but at the same time able to work autonomously;
- You have practical knowledge of data protection law.
SHAPE THE EVOLUTION:
We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers to join our journey. 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. And 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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