Corporate Counsel - Germany

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

Summary of the Role:

In the role of Corporate Counsel, you will assist with all legal matters required by the business the company and its affiliated companies in Germany including corporate governance and commercial contracts . You will also act as an advisory body and provide the necessary legal advice for new products and services for the Company, advising on legal requirements, amendments to general terms and conditions and provide German law guidance in relation to group-wide projects. The ability to work effectively in English is essential.

What role will you play?

• You will participate as a member of an effective European legal team, supporting the German business, its various business segments and affiliates, including corporate decisions and filings. You will ensure that the legal needs of the company are taken into account
• You will use your legal expertise to advise and support the company on strategic, business and legal needs
• You will review analyses, draft and negotiate legal documents and manage the legal aspects of agreements and contract negotiations with partners, clients and vendors
• You will advise internal stakeholders. You will maintain and update standard contract templates to take account of compliance requirements, industry changes and identified risks
• You will advise on new products and services to ensure organizational readiness and compliance with laws, regulations and contractual obligations. This will involve attending design and project management meetings.
• You will draft new contracts and amendments to existing contracts in support of an operational readiness plan

Who are we looking for this role?

Minimum requirements

• Law (doctorate) degree from a recognised law school (including all other necessary requirements for admission to the Bar) and maintenance of qualification and admission throughout the period of employment
• 6 years of relevant professional experience, experience in an in-house role is preferable, including advising and negotiation skills
• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in the financial or payments industry

What do we want from you?

• Strong communication skills and a confident and friendly demeanor
• High customer and service orientation including an interest in networking and working closely with other legal colleagues from around the Global Payments’ group
• Very good English (oral and written) / business fluent German is a prerequisite and abilty to communicate effectively on legal matters in English
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative (hands-on)
• Very good self-organisation and prioritization skills
• Enjoy working independently in an international environment
• Can-do mentality

What we offer to you:

• Dynamic company with an international focus
• Working independently
• Attractive compensation, flexible working hours and 30 vacation days per year
• Free drinks and fruits
• Employee events
• Warm and humorous team
• Central location in the heart of Cologne with good transport connections