Legal Counsel, Shift4
Commercial and Privacy
Commerce-enabling technology
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Commerce-enabling technology
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To power commerce through our bold and determined spirit, and deliver the most trusted, comprehensive commerce experience.
Role
Who you are
- 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
Desirable
- Pragmatic and commercially minded
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
- Interest in innovation, technology, and financial services
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
- 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
Salary benchmarks
Our take
An industry leader in integrated payment processing, Shift4 serves markets across North America, Europe and Asia. Its fintech solutions simplify complex payment ecosystems and power billions of transactions a year across many industries.
With hundreds of thousands of customers, Shift4 has developed hundreds of payment methods and processes a staggering $260 billion annually. Its clients include a large number of professional sports teams globally, as well as colleges and entertainment venues.
Interestingly for a company so far-reaching, the 1994-founded Shift4 only opened its stock with an IPO in 2020. Since then, it has established partnerships with companies such as the Minnesota Vikings American football team and software point-of-sale company Ingenico. This exemplifies the diversity of Shift4’s impressive client base.
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Aug 2000
$7.3m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $7.3m
Company benefits
- Opportunities for career growth, skill-building, and advancement
- Wellness programs, including mental health resources
- Happy hours, office celebrations, and well-being initiatives
- Paid time off for relaxation and quality time with loved ones
- Various paid leave programs, including sick leave, parental leave, and more to support life's important moments
- Flexible work schedules empower you to manage your commitments effectively
- Employee-nominated "Top Gun Program" to recognize exceptional individuals
Company HQ
Center Valley, PA
Leadership
D. Taylor Lauber
(CEO)Formerly Principal at The Blackstone Group, Executive Relationship Manager at Merrill Lynch, Director of Technology at Lois Schneider Realtor and Project Manager at United Bank Card.
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