Corporate Governance Counsel

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • $160,000 PA - $212,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for supporting Adyen’s global Corporate Governance strategy, providing strategic advice, managing global projects, and drafting resolutions. They will provide legal guidance, prepare meeting materials, and support the global team in corporate governance matters. The role involves staying updated on legal developments and requires someone organized, proactive, and capable of independent judgment, working from the New York office.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of legal experience.
  • Experience in drafting and managing legal documents.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism.
  • Ability to make quick decisions and work autonomously.
  • Ability to build effective relationships across the organization.

Job Details

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Corporate Counsel

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Corporate Counsel to join our global Corporate Legal team.  You will be responsible for supporting Adyen’s global Corporate Governance strategy as well as driving execution in North America. You will assist the Corporate Governance team on a broad portfolio of topics, including providing strategic advice on corporate law and governance, managing global projects and entities, and drafting resolutions and meeting materials. The Corporate Legal team is centered in Amsterdam and the United States, however as Adyen is a global company with offices, entities, and boards all over the world, you will be required to apply your knowledge globally. You have a passion for our business and you would like to contribute to ensure the further growth of Adyen.

What you will do:

  • Advise on corporate law and governance matters, providing strategic and legal guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies. 
  • Prepare, organize, and attend local executive committee meetings. You will take minutes, track action items, and follow up with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion and documentation. 
  • Draft and review resolutions, meeting minutes and materials, and other corporate documents, ensuring they meet legal and governance standards. 
  • Drive strategic governance projects, tracking progress and ensuring alignment with business objectives. 
  • Support the global team in their execution of global corporate governance matters including aiding the Management Board and Supervisory Board, reviewing Adyen’s Annual Report, and managing global entity management matters. 
  • Stay informed of new legislative proposals and other legal and compliance developments relevant to Adyen’s corporate governance across the globe. 

Who you are: 

  • You have 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience from a law firm or the legal department of a financial institution or technology company.
  • You have proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and managing corporate legal documents with precision. You are familiar with corporate housekeeping and governance frameworks.
  • You maintain a high level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
  • You are organized, meticulous, and proactive. You are hands-on, take full ownership and accountability for your work and are determined to achieve high-quality results.  
  • You can make decisions quickly and work autonomously, while maintaining excellent and independent judgement. 
  • You are a strong team player who builds effective relationships across all levels of the organization as well as across jurisdictions such as Latin America, Europe, and APAC.
  • You are available to work from our New York office and travel to other offices periodically.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

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. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This role is based out of our New York office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

The annual base salary range for this role is $160,000-$212,500; to learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here.

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About The Company

Adyen is a technology company that provides a single platform to accept payments anywhere in the world through any sales channel. Driven by a vision to improve customer experience, streamline processes, and ultimately increase revenue, Adyen enables businesses to process payments across online, mobile, and Point-of-Sale (POS) with over 250 payment methods in 187 transaction currencies. Over 3,500 businesses use the Adyen payment platform, including Facebook, Airbnb, Spotify, Groupon, Evernote, Booking.com, Yelp, Vodafone, Mango, Abercrombie & Fitch, O’Neill, and KLM. Adyen is headquartered in Amsterdam, with offices in San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, London, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, and Boston.


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