Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate) at Checkout.com

London, England, United Kingdom

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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

M&A

Equity Financing

Debt Financing

Treasury

Finance

Tax

Real Estate

Intellectual Property

ESOP

Incentive Arrangements

ESG

Corporate Law

Risk Management

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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