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Join the dynamic fintech world as a Legal Counsel at Checkout.com and help shape the future of digital economy payments.
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location London, UK
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: Checkout.com is at the forefront of the fintech industry, revolutionizing online payments for renowned brands like Wise, Sony Electronics, and Klarna. With a mission to empower businesses and communities in the digital economy, Checkout.com is the strategic partner for fast-moving global brands. As a member of this innovative company, you will be part of a diverse team dedicated to excellence and growth in a vibrant sector.
- Advise on privacy and data protection matters globally.
- Maintain Checkout’s privacy governance framework.
- Collaborate with international teams to address complex legal and business issues.
- Utilize a consultative approach in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualified solicitor/lawyer with 5+ years PQE.
- Significant experience in privacy and data protection.
- Excellent time management and ability to juggle multiple high-priority projects.
- Adaptability to ambiguity and rapid changes.
- Practical, solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
- Strong independent and collaborative working abilities.
- Effective communication skills to articulate complex legal issues.
Application Process Details:
- Even if you don't meet all the requirements, apply if you align with our mission and values.
- Checkout.com values diversity and community, and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.
Company Description Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We’re 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.
The Role Checkout.com is seeking a talented Legal Counsel with a strong privacy and data protection background to join our Legal team. The Legal Counsel will be expected to advise on privacy and data protection matters globally, as well as play a key role in maintaining Checkout’s privacy governance framework. You will work closely with all areas of the business in our offices around the globe. You will need to take a consultative and collaborative approach to solving complex legal and business issues in a fast-moving environment.
Job Requirements Qualified solicitor/lawyer (5+ years PQE) with strong post-qualification experience either in-house or in private practice. Significant experience in a dedicated privacy and data protection role. Excellent time management skills and experience managing a diverse workload and competing stakeholder demands. Ability to handle and deliver on numerous high-priority projects concurrently. Comfortable with ambiguity, constant change, and a fast-paced culture. A practical, solutions-oriented focus to solving legal challenges. 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.
Benefits We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use. Our clients come from all over the world — and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success. When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work.
Application Details If 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.
