Litigation Counsel - London, United Kingdom - Stripe

Stripe London, United Kingdom

Found in: Jooble UK O C2 - 5 days ago

Description

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

The globally distributed litigation team handles a wide-range of legal matters including pre-litigation, insolvency and bankruptcy, litigation and arbitration, government investigations, and more. We thrive on the excitement of handling cutting-edge legal challenges, working with cross-functional partners, and working in a supportive and collaborative environment to build processes that allow us to scale with the growth of Stripe.

What you'll do

In this role, you will have primary responsibility for all litigation-related matters in EMEA and APAC. You will play a crucial role in making decisive and informed decisions, utilizing excellent judgment to navigate complex situations, and supporting a fast-growing company across numerous jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Manage dispute resolution matters independently and collaborate on complex litigation, arbitrations, and investigations
Handle all aspects of litigation and investigations in EMEA and APAC, including responding to subpoena and discovery requests, creating investigative plans, interviewing and preparing witnesses, and negotiating and drafting settlement agreements
Retain and manage outside counsel, including reviewing strategy, reviewing work product, managing budgets and invoices, and maintaining relationships
Provide counseling on insolvency and bankruptcy matters in EMEA and APAC
Help develop processes and procedures to ensure the litigation team is well-positioned to scale as our business grows
Partner closely with internal teams, including other legal teams, risk and compliance, as well as internal business partners to proactively address and resolve potential disputes in line with business objectives
Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks

Who you are

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

A minimum of 5 years' experience as a practicing lawyer, with at least 2 years experience in an in-house legal department
Hold a valid practicing certificate in Ireland, the UK, or a relevant local equivalent
Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
A team player who is willing to pitch in where needed
Intellectually curious and a creative problem solver. Stripe's products and our industry are complex and ever-evolving - you should relish learning new things, finding creative solutions to challenging problems, and adapting as things grow and change

Preferred qualifications

International litigation experience, including familiarity with comparative law
Experience in fintech or other fast-growing global technology or financial services company
Ability to provide difficult and complex legal advice in a clear and concise manner to various stakeholders, including senior management
Capable of multitasking and working effectively and independently under pressure
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build consensus across myriad groups

This role is available either in an office or a remote location (typically, 35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office).

Office-assigned Stripes spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for individuals and their teams.

A remote location, in most cases, is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently or plan to live.

The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is £104,000 - £156,000. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role's On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant's location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.

At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.

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