The Role
The Senior Employment Counsel will provide expert legal guidance on employment matters in the Americas, manage claims, advise on restructuring, compliance, and immigration, and lead training for HR and management on employment law topics.
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WHO WE ARE
At Trustly, we're building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide.
Our Ambition: To build the world’s most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like.
Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers. If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment, join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world pays.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Senior Employment Counsel to join our global Legal, Regulatory & Compliance team. This individual will primarily be responsible for the Americas region, but must have experience working on employment matters outside the US, as well as a genuine interest in being a rounded international employment lawyer. They will serve as a strategic advisor on employment-related legal matters across multiple markets, ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
This is a high-impact role that requires deep expertise in employment law, and the ability to work closely with colleagues across a variety of teams including Data Protection, Finance, HR, Comms, Policy and Payroll.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Provide expert legal advice and guidance on employment laws and regulations, with a focus on the Americas.
- Support on day-to-day HR queries; this role will be the go-to person for legal support on HR matters in the relevant markets.
- Advise the business on restructuring and redundancy proposals.
- Assist with global diversity, equity and inclusion matters.
- Monitor, assess, and interpret legal and regulatory developments affecting the business, including horizon scanning for future changes and developing strategy to mitigate legal risks.
- Work alongside the HR team to design and implement compliant and business-aligned policies, practices and handbooks.
- Assist with immigration queries to support HR management of business visas and travel.
- Advise on the design and implementation of incentives and compensation matters.
- Support the business with new location launches and exits where relevant.
- Advise on employment matters for M+A activity, including post acquisition integration.
- Advise on employee relations issues, including performance management, investigations, discipline, and terminations.
- Where applicable, lead workplace investigations.
- Manage employment-related claims and litigation, including working with external counsel as necessary.
- Develop and deliver training for HR, managers, and other stakeholders on employment law topics and best practices.
- Manage budgets and external legal spend, supporting management in assessing and reducing legal spend where possible.
- Use AI tools and support the business use of AI, developing appropriate employment legal guardrails.
- Assess risk and escalate relevant issues to more senior members of the Legal team.
WHO YOU ARE
- Strong academic background with ability to practice law in the US.
- Significant legal experience, including experience at a law firm; this is a senior role and so appropriate post qualification experience is required and in-house experience would be desirable but is not essential.
- Extensive knowledge of international employment law and practices, including proven experience advising on cross-border employment issues and matters outside of the US.
- Experience advising on immigration and incentive matters is desirable, or a willingness to upskill and take responsibility for these areas.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills, with a track record of working efficiently and getting things done.
- Strong judgment and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance legal risks with business needs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex legal issues in simple terms and report issues to multiple different stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead projects, work independently, prioritise multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively across teams and geographies.
- Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets effectively.
- A genuine interest in developing as a rounded international employment lawyer.
Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis.
SALARY RANGES IN US-BASED ROLE POSTING
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Recruiters can share more information with applicants about the specific salary range for preferred locations during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include other perks and benefits.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Trustly, you’ll have the chance to solve meaningful challenges alongside some of the brightest minds in FinTech. Together, we’re shaping the future of payments in an environment that celebrates curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. You'll be challenged and empowered to grow, making a real impact every step of the way.
Our team is as diverse as the global footprint we serve, with colleagues across Silicon Valley, the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Europe, and beyond. At Trustly, we foster a workplace where everyone feels they belong—a place where teamwork thrives, ideas flourish, and we never forget to have fun along the way.
We offer innovative perks and benefits packages that include:
- Flexible paid time off & generous PTO accrual plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and other insurances
- FSA & HSA plans for medical and dependent care
- Home office set-up allowance
- Internet stipend
- Retirement plan match for 401k and RRSP
- Gender-neutral paid parental leave, and more!
(The benefits and total compensation packages outlined above are for full-time employees; some exclusions apply for temporary positions.)
At Trustly, we embrace and celebrate diversity of all forms and the value it brings to our employees and customers. We are proud and committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and believe an open and inclusive environment enables people to do their best work. All decisions regarding hiring, advancement, and any other aspects of employment are made solely on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Skills Required
- Strong academic background with ability to practice law in the US
- Significant legal experience including experience at a law firm
- Extensive knowledge of international employment law and practices
- Experience advising on immigration and incentive matters
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets effectively
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The Company
What We Do
At Trustly, we envision a world in which online payments are fast, simple and secure for everyone — merchants, consumers and banks alike. One hundred years ago, cash was king. People got paid in cash, carried it in their wallets, and bought things with it at the local store. Payment was easy. Oh, how the times have changed. Today, our salaries are deposited straight into our bank accounts and we shop online, from merchants all around the world. So why is it so hard to pay straight from our bank accounts? For consumers, paying online should be as easy as sliding a bill across the counter. And accepting payments and issuing refunds should be the least of merchants’ worries. Credit cards, debit cards, e-wallets, invoices and cash-on-delivery are all middlemen levying fees, debt and interest for the simple task of moving money from one person to another. At Trustly, we work hard to make online payments easy.
Why Work With Us
At Trustly, we work hard to make online payments easy. We’re dynamic, not stuffy. We’ve got the drive and ambition of a startup and the experience and advantage of a scale-up, all wrapped up in one amazing team. The pace is fast, and change is frequent. We prioritize agility to adapt to whatever tomorrow brings.
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