Legal Counsel

at  Worldline

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
We are looking for a trilingual Legal Counsel with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, in an international company, with focus on drafting, negotiating and follow up of all commercial and other contracts.
You will be part of the Worldline Benelux Legal Team and you will be based in Brussels (Haren) and report to the Head of Legal Belgium and the Netherlands.

• Drafting, negotiating and follow up of all commercial and other agreements or other legal documents, in accordance with group standards and to ensure the Benelux companies’ full legal rights;
• You can handle complex files and negotiations independently;
• Handle requests for legal support from Worldline Group Legal, e.g. in support of merger projects, corporate governance, etc.;
• Handling disputes and following up of litigations;
• Providing general and specialized legal advice to colleagues from other departments;
• Ensuring availability and updates of standard lease and other contractual documents for our commercial and technical teams;
• Managing external counsels;
• You advise on internal policies and ensure the compliance with laws and guidelines related to business activities;
• You research and evaluate different legal risk factors regarding business decisions and operations;
• You apply effective legal risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues;
• You communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust.