Corporate Counsel

Who you are

• You are admitted to practice law in a US jurisdiction
• You have at least 5 years of relevant work experience
• You are a team player who likes to collaborate and include different people to sharpen your ideas
• You have the ability to structure and prioritize in a high volume, fast-paced environment and build, innovate and drive processes to completion
• You are available to work from our New York office and travel to other offices periodically
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken

What the job involves

• We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Corporate Counsel to join the Dispute Resolution pillar of our global Corporate Legal team
• You will take ownership of Adyen’s disputes, advising internal stakeholders on legal risk and guiding matters towards resolution
• This is a hands-on role that is important to protect Adyen’s commercial interests, reputation, and continued sustainable growth
• It requires someone who collaborates effectively across functions and excels at decision-making in a fast-moving, complex environment
• Sound judgment and the ability to balance legal risk against commercial reality are imperative to success
• You will manage disputes end-to-end, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and oversee external counsel to drive effective resolutions
• The role forms part of Adyen’s Corporate Legal team, which covers corporate governance, corporate development, and dispute resolution
• The team operates globally, with staff in the Netherlands and the United States, and you will be required to apply your legal knowledge to challenges across Adyen’s operations worldwide
• Take ownership of Adyen’s disputes end to end, advising the business on commercial outcomes and finding pragmatic solutions to challenges as they arise
• Manage disputes across multiple jurisdictions, applying and coordinating advice under New York, Dutch, and other relevant laws as Adyen’s operations require
• Instruct, oversee, and manage external counsel, keeping matters on strategy, on budget, and moving towards resolution
• Partner with teams across the business to resolve disputes and remove friction before it escalates
• Once a matter concludes, work with the business to close out risk areas and feed lessons learned back into how Adyen contracts and operates
• Apply AI actively in your work, using Adyen's tools to sharpen and scale how the Dispute Resolution pillar operates
• Support the broader Corporate Legal team on projects and initiatives spanning corporate governance, corporate development, and cross-functional priorities
• Stay abreast of global legal developments relevant to Adyen, proactively identifying risk and advising the business on how to mitigate it

The application process

• Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role

Benefits

• Global exchange program
• Weekly happy hour
• Delicious healthy lunches
• Phantom share package
• Yearly trip to Amsterdam
• Paid holidays
• Work from home opportunities