Senior Counsel, Payment & Product Partnerships - EMEA
Adyen is seeking a Senior Counsel for Payment & Product Partnerships in the EMEA region. This role is integral to Adyen's Regulatory organization, focusing on building and scaling the legal framework for critical financial and technology infrastructure relationships. The position is based in Amsterdam or London and involves close collaboration with various internal teams, including partnerships, product, risk, and compliance.
In this role, the Senior Counsel will partner with Adyen’s payment and product partnerships teams to manage and grow strategic relationships with card networks, payment methods, financial institutions, and other partners supporting Adyen’s product and technical stack. Responsibilities include structuring, drafting, and negotiating strategic infrastructure partnership agreements to enable and optimize Adyen’s payments and financial products across Europe and the Middle East. The role also involves counseling stakeholders on the operation and interpretation of partner agreements, as well as staying current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry rules.
The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience as a qualified lawyer, with significant exposure to financial services partnership transactions. A strong background in contract law, regulatory compliance, and financial services is essential. The candidate should possess excellent English-language communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts to technical teams and other non-lawyer audiences. A proactive approach to self-education on complex business models, technologies, and product use cases is also important.
Adyen offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, fostering opportunities for personal and professional growth. The company values diversity and encourages individuals from various backgrounds to apply. Employees are supported in owning their careers, with a culture that promotes innovation and ethical solutions to help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.
This role provides an opportunity to be at the forefront of financial technology, working with leading companies and contributing to the development of innovative payment solutions. The Senior Counsel will play a key role in shaping Adyen's strategic partnerships and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, making a significant impact on the company's growth and success.