Legal Counsel

2 giorni fa

Varese VA, Provincia di Varese; Lombardia, Italia Worldline Tempo pieno

Overview

In this role you will support Worldline's legal framework in Italy, advising on payments, financial services, and IT matters. You will partner with cross-functional teams on commercial contracts, M&A, and regulatory compliance to enable business growth in an international context. You will influence governance, liaise with regulators and external counsel, and provide timely, business-focused legal guidance. This is an opportunity to shape how a global payments leader navigates complex regulatory environments and strategic partnerships.

Retribuzione / Benefits

  • medical insurance
  • pension fund
  • tickets restaurant
  • company bonus
  • remote working (50%)

Responsabilità

  • Negotiate and manage commercial contracts with clients, suppliers, and partners
  • Support legal aspects of M&A, strategic partnerships, and key commercial agreements
  • Provide legal, compliance and corporate governance support for Italian regulated entities
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, especially banking and payments regulations
  • Act as a legal business partner to various departments and liaise with outside counsel
  • Monitor regulatory changes to manage business risks and opportunities
  • Support the Group Legal Team and senior management with proactive legal advice on payments regulation
  • Conduct legal research and analysis and handle complaints and requests from authorities

Requisiti fondamentali

  • At least 4 years post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house (financial institution, fintech, or large international IT company)
  • Strong expertise in payments, financial services or fintech, and banking regulation
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in Italian and English
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
  • Experience dealing with senior management and regulators
  • Resourceful, collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
  • Fluency in Italian and English; other European languages are a plus
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Payments regulation expertise
  • Financial services / fintech regulatory knowledge
  • Contract drafting and negotiation