Legal Counsel - Senior

This is Worldline

Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.


The Opportunity

Worldline is looking for a proactive and business-oriented legal counsel to join its legal team and support a dynamic and fast-evolving environment across Central & Eastern Europe. The position will have a strong focus on the Czech Republic, but will also involve providing support in Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Poland and Slovenia.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities​

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including IT services agreement and general commercial agreements.
• Conduct legal research, prepare internal notes and advise management on key legal developments.
• Partner closely with the business and projects teams to identify legal needs and provide pragmatic, solution-oriented advice.
• Support strategic initiatives such a merchant migration, operational strategy review or partnership renegotiations.
• Advise on a wide range of regulatory and compliance matters, ensure alignment with applicable law and Worldline group policies.
• Oversee corporate governance matters (board meetings, shareholders’ meeting, statutory compliance etc.)
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal tools, templates and internal processes.

Who Are We Looking For

We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what’s next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience gained in a law firm and/or an inhouse legal department and Master’s degree in law (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Czech legal environment, knowledge of Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Poland and Slovenia are also considered as a plus
• Experience with regulated environments (payments/banking) would be an asset
• Excellent English for legal/business contexts (written and spoken)
• Curious, adaptable, collaborative team player; thrives in international environments; eager to share knowledge and build relationships across the group

Perks & Benefits

At Worldline you’ll get 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 get:

• 5 weeks of holiday per year 
• 3 long weekends per year (bridge days)
• Hybrid work model and flexible working hours
• 3 paid sick days
• Meal allowance 98,40 CZK/workday
• Cafeteria benefit plan, 15.000 points/year (Valid after probation period)
• Employer’s pension contribution up to 3% of gross monthly income (Valid after probation period)
• Online language courses
• Access to LinkedIn learning

Shape the evolution

We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers to join our journey. People with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. And with our empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career. Wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of over 18,000 innovators across 40+ countries, and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com

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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