Legal Counsel (Commercial) at Checkout.com

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

Qualified solicitor/lawyer (3-7 PQE) 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

Responsibilities

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 company’s strategic projects and initiatives by providing creative, proactive and results-orientated advice

Skills

Commercial Agreements

Contract Drafting

Contract Negotiation

Customer Contracts

Strategic Partnerships

Checkout.com

High-performance payments platform for enterprises

About Checkout.com

Checkout.com provides a payments platform that helps businesses process payments, send payouts, and manage card programs. The platform is designed for large enterprises and growing businesses, allowing them to handle high volumes of transactions quickly and reliably. It integrates with clients' existing systems and offers a range of payment services, generating revenue through transaction fees and subscriptions. Unlike many competitors, Checkout.com focuses on providing a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that supports the financial operations of its clients across the globe. The goal of Checkout.com is to streamline payment processes and enhance the payment experience for both businesses and their customers.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$1,780.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Work-life balance - Flexible working and plenty of time off to unwind. We’ll even give you your birthday off.

Recognition - Peer recognition program and quarterly Hero Awards. We celebrate success together.

Career development - Tailored career development and learning pathways. We’ll help you unlock your potential.

Celebrating diversity - Internal community groups and cultural events. We celebrate our differences.

Staying healthy - A global wellness programme and private health insurance. We support your wellbeing.

Security for the future - Comprehensive plans for you and your loved ones. We’ll take care of you.

Giving back - Employee-led community outreach, payroll giving and a volunteering day. We care about your causes.

Risks

Checkout.com faces increased competition from emerging fintech startups.

Economic instability in the UK and EU may impact Checkout.com's revenue.

Regulatory scrutiny on data privacy could increase compliance costs.

Differentiation

Checkout.com offers payments in over 150 currencies with in-country acquiring.

The platform integrates fraud filters and reporting through a single API.

Checkout.com supports major international cards and local payment methods.

Upsides

Checkout.com is expanding in Japan, enhancing its global presence.

The partnership with Zing increases digital payment methods and product growth.

Checkout.com launched Octopus for online payments, a first for global PSPs.

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