Commercial Legal Counsel

Summary

Join Feedzai as a Legal Advisor, providing senior legal support to management and business areas on legal and regulatory matters, focusing on contracts and complex business transactions. You will negotiate critical contracts with major customers, advise on complex legal and regulatory issues, and manage complex negotiation processes with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires a law degree, 5-10 years of experience in law, and proven experience as senior in-house legal counsel. Solid knowledge of Commercial Law, IT Law, IP Law, Public Procurement, and Civil Law is essential. The ability to communicate effectively with both legal and non-legal audiences is crucial. You will also foster a culture of ethics and compliance within the organization. Feedzai offers a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Law degree
• 5-10 years experience in practicing Law
• Proven experience as a senior in-house legal counsel in a fast-paced industry environment
• Solid knowledge of Commercial Law, IT Law, IP Law, Public Procurement, Civil Law
• Experience in dealing with and managing complex contracts and negotiation processes with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of global companies’ applicable laws and procedures
• Ability to understand and digest complex problems and to easily communicate with non-lawyers
• Good communication skills to ensure information is communicated effectively (both internally and externally)
• Fluency in English - written and oral communication - Required
• A high degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Critical, creative, and strategic mindset to find the best solution in a risk-aware manner
• Ability to engage and influence both internal stakeholders (internal departments and regions) and external stakeholders (external law firms, public authorities, suppliers, business customers, etc.), creating relations of trust

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts with major customers in the banking and payment services area
• Advise the company in complex legal and regulatory matters relating to the company’s business
• Manage complex negotiation processes with various internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Spanish - written and oral communication - Preferred