Legal Counsel (299802)

This is Worldline.

Worldline is the European leader in the payment and transactional services industry. With innovation at the core of its DNA Worldlines core offerings include pan-European and domestic commercial acquiring for physical and online businesses secured payment transaction processing for banks and financial institutions as well as transactional services in e-ticketing for local and central public agencies. With a presence in over 30 countries Worldline is the preferred payment partner for merchants banks public transport operators government agencies and industrial companies delivering cutting-edge digital services. Our operations are organized around three key areas: Merchant Services Financial Services (including equensWorldline) and Mobility & e-Transactional Services.

The Opportunity : Legal Counsel

At Worldline our technology addresses persistent challenges in the payment world. We design and operate leading digital payment and transactional solutions that facilitate sustainable economic growth while reinforcing trust and security in our societies. If you are a highly skilled and solution-driven Legal Counsel we invite you to join our team. In this role you will provide guidance advice and legal support to the various Belgian legal entities within the Worldline Group. You will be part of a dynamic legal team operating in an international multicultural and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Legal Counsel your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Drafting negotiating and managing all commercial and legal agreements to ensure the legal rights of Worldline companies in Belgium in compliance with group standards.
• Providing legal support to Worldline Group Legal on matters such as mergers corporate governance and compliance.
• Managing disputes and overseeing litigations.
• Offering general and specialized legal advice to colleagues across various departments.
• Ensuring the availability and updates of standard contractual documents for commercial and technical teams.
• Managing relationships with external legal counsel.
• Advising on internal policies and ensuring compliance with laws and guidelines related to business activities.
• Researching and assessing legal risk factors associated with business operations and decisions.
• Applying effective legal risk management techniques and proactively advising on potential legal issues.
• Communicating and negotiating with external parties (regulators legal counsel public authorities etc.) to establish trustworthy relationships.

Signs of Success

• Exhibiting a high degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Staying current with developments in relevant legal areas and contributing to enhancing the knowledge base within the companys legal function.

Your Profile

• Masters degree in law.
• Fluency in Dutch English and French.
• Relevant experience as a legal counsel in a business environment with the ability to create defensive and proactive legal strategies.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and procedures.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to effectively communicate in meetings and conference calls.
• Strong judgment and the capability to quickly analyze complex situations and information.
• Proven research skills for case preparation and providing legal advice.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in a high-demanding and regulated environment demonstrating resilience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Outstanding communication teamwork and interpersonal skills with a commitment to getting the job done.
• Proactive flexible and solution-oriented mindset.
• Organized and methodical with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Practical knowledge of data protection law.

Perks & Benefits

At Worldline youll have the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that you will also enjoy:

• An interesting and diverse function in a dynamic sector.
• Strong career opportunities in a fast-growing international company.
• Various training and development programs including crypto certifications.
• A competitive salary package that includes various benefits.

Shape the Evolution.

We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology and we are looking for big thinkers to join our journey. People with passion a can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here youll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world take on unique challenges as a team and make a real impact on society. With our empowering culture strong technology and extensive training opportunities we help you accelerate your careerwherever you decide to go. Join our global team of over 18000 innovators across 40 countries and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as an individual with a disability or any applicable legally protected characteristics.

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