Commercial Counsel, Stripe

• Intellectually curious and a creative problem solver - Stripe’s products and our industry are complex and ever evolving - you should relish learning new things and finding creative solutions to challenging problems
• A self-starter with a bias for action - you are proactive and have a strong sense of ownership
• A clear and concise communicator (in written and verbal forms), who can distill the key risks and explain complex, nuanced issues in plain and simple terms
• A natural collaborator, able to guide cross-functional teams and drive to a win-win solution
• Familiar with the range of legal issues and commercial risks that arise in connection with hosted data and technology services
• A team player who is willing to do what it takes to contribute to the collective success
• 4+ years of relevant experience as a solicitor/lawyer in-house or in a technology practice group in a top law firm

Desirable

• Stripe is looking for an exceptional transactional lawyer to join our commercial legal team supporting our fast growing business in EMEA
• We are committed to building an inclusive work environment where all Stripes feel welcomed as their authentic selves—inclusive of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, races, education, ages, and other personal characteristics
• We work on broadening our internal diversity because we want to be culturally equipped to build products and solutions for our diverse user base
• Support the EMEA sales team, leading negotiations and advising on a wide range of commercial and legal issues
• Be an integral part of the build out of Stripe’s commercial legal infrastructure so that we can scale and operate efficiently at pace with Stripe’s exponential growth - this work includes drafting and maintaining Stripe’s agreements and playbooks, leading and contributing projects to improve internal processes and operational efficiencies
• Work with teams across Stripe, including sales, privacy, operations, product, tax, and risk groups
• Develop and deliver training and other resources to help the Sales team sell our products; and be a point of escalation for outside counsel