Corporate Counsel
Offchain LabsSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FintechIndustries
Requirements
- UK or US (or other common law jurisdiction) qualified corporate lawyer in good standing with at least 7 years' PQE
- Strong post-qualification experience as a corporate lawyer, including some portion of that time spent working as an associate at a leading law firm, ideally with an international focus
- Strong academic qualifications
- Significant previous experience advising on large international corporate transactions
- Outstanding analytical and communication skills and the ability to articulate and explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders
- A practical, solutions-oriented focus to solving legal challenges
- Strong corporate background, ideally with some experience in areas such as treasury, finance, tax, real estate, intellectual property, ESOP/incentive arrangements and ESG
- Willingness to work outside your comfort zone and expand your skill-set
Responsibilities
- Leading on a variety of strategically important transactional projects, including M&A, equity and debt financing, strategic investments and new real estate leases
- Dealing with material non-transactional matters, such as investor relations, ESOP/incentive arrangements, intra-group finance and treasury actions, financial audits, reorganisations and ESG
- Partnering with the Commercial Legal team to advise on arrangements with biggest merchants
- Supporting the Regulatory Legal team on new licence applications to support global expansion
- Collaborating with the Corporate Secretarial team on corporate governance
- Liaising with and managing external counsel to assist with the matters above
- Assisting with the design, implementation and improvement of new and existing policies, processes and procedures to support the business and enhance efficiency
- Providing creative, proactive and results-orientated advice to stakeholders across the business
- Acting as the senior lawyer with day-to-day responsibility for managing other members of the team
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this role remote or does it require office presence?
The role is based at the head office in London, requiring presence there as a key member of the Corporate Legal team.
What salary or compensation does this position offer?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills and experience are required for this Senior Legal Counsel role?
Candidates need a strong corporate background, experience advising on major corporate transactions like M&A, equity and debt financing, and skills in areas such as treasury, finance, tax, real estate, IP, ESOP, and ESG, with excellent critical judgement and a hands-on approach.
What is the company culture like for the legal team at Checkout.com?
The legal team is high-performing, innovative, collaborative, and integrity-driven, with a mission to exceed expectations by providing pragmatic and trusted advice while balancing risk management.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Legal Counsel position?
A strong candidate has a strong corporate background, can handle varied responsibilities autonomously with excellent critical judgement, is willing to work outside their comfort zone to expand skills, and can manage team members while leading on strategic transactions.
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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