15h Left: Legal Director

Overview Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide. Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless.
Planet is experiencing significant growth, expanding our services and global presence with strong backing from Advent International and Eurazeo.
Role Overview Planet is seeking an experienced legal counsel with a strong background across a range of commercial and regulatory legal matters within FinTech, financial services sectors and/or software sectors. Reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel of the Legal, Risk & Compliance Team (LRC), the successful candidate will join a team of lawyers and risk and compliance professionals by providing practical, solutions–orientated advice to deliver on Planet’s strategic, business, and financial goals whilst meeting its regulatory, statutory, and legislative obligations.
What You Will Do Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including those involving the provision of acquiring, gateway, terminal and other value-added payment, tax refund and integrated software services
Review and support responses to business proposals/tenders/RFPs
Resolve legal issues and contract interpretation matters that arise during negotiations and during the customer lifecycle with a focus on balanced, win-win solutions
Produce and/or maintain various standard agreements. Develop playbooks and standard contractual provisions to further and enhance the speed, efficiency, and effectiveness of commercial agreements
Analyse and advise on regulatory matters that relate and/or arise out of the payment and software products and services offered by Planet such as PSD2+, payment services regulations in the UK, France and broader EEA, AML/CT regulations, GDPR, tax refund regimes, and retail financial services
Advise and deliver on special, growth projects including new product developments and geographical expansions, taking into consideration their legal and regulatory impact
Support M&A activity inclusive of performing due diligence on target companies, evaluating risks and opportunities of the target from a legal and regulatory perspective, and integrating the target into the commercial and legal operations into Planet’s Legal, Risk & Compliance organization
Keep fully conversant with the new and emerging product lines developed by Planet and with the wider payments and software innovation ecosystem
Horizon scan and delivery strategic counsel on evolving payments and regulatory developments and their potential impact on the business and Planet’s overall strategy
Identify, communicate, and ensure all legal risks are within appetite. If necessary, escalate legal risks together with appropriate recommendations and mitigations
Support internal and external regulatory examinations and audit reviews
Who You Are 6+ years PQE of industry experience in an in-house legal department and/or leading law firm
Qualified in Spain, England and Wales, Ireland, France or Germany preferred
Deep expertise in payments, financial services, tax-free and/or property management
Keen working understanding of legal issues affecting the payments industry, including AML/CTF, data protection/security, safeguarding, funds flows, and regulatory reporting
Strong transactional experience leading contract negotiations related to direct acquiring, indirect acquiring with sponsor banks, payment processing, gateway services, and multi-currency pricing solutions for a payment services provider (or equivalent); FinTech, e-money institutions and/or financial institutions; property management software
Business-first mindset with a drive to enable growth in a prudent, long-term way
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Passion for simplification and efficiency/process improvement
Discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential data
Thrives in a fast-paced environment, handles ad hoc projects, and manages multiple deadlines
Proficient in English; additional languages (French, German, Spanish) are a plus
Why Planet Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast-paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you – Apply now.
Planet embraces a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.
Employment Details Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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