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Were Checkout.comOur mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. Were the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Homebase, Henkel, Klarna and many others. Purpose-built with performance and scalability in mind, our flexible cloud-based payments platform helps global enterprises launch new products and create experiences customers love. And it's not just what we build that makes us different. It's how.We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work. Thats why were on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and a Great Place to Work accredited company. And were just getting started. Were building diverse and inclusive teams around the world because thats how we create even better experiences for our merchants and our partners.Checkout.com is seeking a talented Legal Counsel with a strong commercial background to join our Legal team in London. As Legal Counsel, you will work closely with all areas of the business and take a collaborative approach to solving complex legal challenges.The successful candidate will be able to handle a busy workload with minimal supervision, demonstrating excellent critical judgment, quick thinking and agility. This is a great opportunity to work on a broad range of projects across multiple jurisdictions and play a key role in supporting the companys rapid growth.You will be joining an expanding team in one of Europe's most valuable fintechs. Our mission is to be a legal team that exceeds expectations across the board, providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice, finding creative solutions to manage risk and becoming trusted advisers to our colleagues in the business.What you will be doingThis role is based in London at our global head office and sits within the commercial vertical of our Legal department.You will draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including customised customer contracts, strategic partnerships and supplier contracts.Resolve legal issues and contract interpretation matters that arise during negotiations.Produce and/or maintain various standard agreements (e.g. NDA, supplier and customer agreements etc.).Advise on special projects as needed, including new product developments, while taking into consideration their legal and regulatory impact.Advise on commercial legal issues and risks.Conduct research on various multijurisdictional legal issues.Support the companys strategic projects and initiatives by providing creative, proactive and results-orientated advice.QualificationsQualified solicitor/lawyer (3-7PQE) with strong post-qualification experience either in-house or in private practice.Previous FinTech, payments, software, e-commerce and/or bank experience is desirable but not essential.Experience working in a start-up or other fast-paced and dynamic environment is desirable but not essential.Experience working internationally and on a variety of cross-border matters.Excellent time management skills and experience managing a diverse workload and competing stakeholder demands.Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as needed, flexing the approach as the matter requires.Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate and explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely.Enthusiasm for new challenges and skilling up in different areas of law.We believe in equal opportunitiesCheckout.com is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience, skills and personality. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is the right thing to do and is central to our success.Apply without meeting all requirements statementIf you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. #J-18808-Ljbffr