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Legal Counsel - Commercial and Privacy

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Law degree
  • 5+ years of experience practicing law in Europe (Law Firm or in-house), preferably in fintech, payments, or technology environments
  • Strong experience in commercial contracts, negotiations and data protection/privacy law (e.g., GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA)
  • Fluent in English; additional language proficiency in Spanish, Italian, German or other European language is a significant advantage

Requirements:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including partnership and client contracts
  • Support the sales team by helping structure deals, enable innovation, and drive commercial initiatives while identifying legal risks and providing practical solutions
  • Provide data protection and privacy advice, including GDPR and other applicable frameworks
  • Develop templates, training materials and draft privacy-related policies

Job description

Overview

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit www.shift4.com.

We are seeking a commercially oriented Legal Counsel with strong experience in commercial contracts and data privacy within the fintech or technology sector to join the Commercial Legal Team, Europe.

This role is open to candidates based in Spain, Italy, the UK, Malta or Germany.

The ideal candidate will support the company’s business growth by providing practical, risk-aware legal advice while ensuring compliance with company’s policies and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including partnership and client contracts.
  • Support the sales team by helping structure deals, enable innovation, and drive commercial initiatives while identifying legal risks and providing practical solutions.
  • Provide data protection and privacy advice, including GDPR and other applicable frameworks.
  • Collaborate with different stakeholders in the company.
  • Develop templates, training materials and draft privacy related policies.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Law degree.
  • 5+ years of experience practicing law in Europe, either at a Law Firm or as an in-house counsel, preferably in a fintech, payments, or technology environment.
  • Strong experience in commercial contracts, negotiations and data protection/privacy law (e.g., GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA).
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a business-focused approach.
  • Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
  • Additional language proficiency (in either Spanish, Italian, German or other European language) are a significant advantage.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.

Preferred Attributes

  • Pragmatic and commercially minded.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
  • Interest in innovation, technology, and financial services.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.


 

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