Legal Counsel (Commercial)

Company Description

We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.

Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.

With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.

Job Description

We’re Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.

Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.

With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they’re fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn’t just another job; it’s a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.

How you'll make an impact:

• This role is based in London at our global head office and sits within the commercial vertical of our Legal department

• You will draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including customised customer contracts, strategic partnerships and supplier contracts

• Resolve legal issues and contract interpretation matters that arise during negotiations

• Produce and/or maintain various standard agreements (e.g. NDA, supplier and customer agreements etc.)

• Advise on special projects as needed, including new product developments, while taking into consideration their legal and regulatory impact

• Advise on commercial legal issues and risks

• Conduct research on various multijurisdictional legal issues

• Support the company’s strategic projects and initiatives by providing creative, proactive and results-orientated advice

About you:

• Qualified solicitor/lawyer (3-7 PQE) with strong post-qualification experience either in-house or in private practice

• Previous FinTech, payments, software, e-commerce and/or bank experience is desirable but not essential

• Experience working in a start up or other fast-paced and dynamic environment is desirable but not essential

• Experience working internationally and on a variety of cross-border matters

• Excellent time management skills and experience managing a diverse workload and competing stakeholder demands

• 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

• Enthusiasm for new challenges and skilling up in different areas of law

Bring all of you to work 

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.
 

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

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