Head of Legal Benelux

Who We Are

Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity

As the Head of Legal Benelux, reporting to the Deputy Group Legal Operations, you will lead and develop the legal team across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. You will serve as the principal legal advisor for all business lines of Worldline legal entities in Benelux, including regulated entities. You will provide strategic and tactical legal direction and safeguard Worldline's interests under Belgian, Dutch, Luxembourgish and EU law. You will also ensure regulatory compliance and enable business growth across Benelux in alignment with Worldline's group standards and policies.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Leadership and governance

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Benelux legal team across all three countries: set strategy and tactics, manage performance, plan budgets and foster professional growth
• Drive cross-border collaboration and ensure a coherent legal approach across Benelux
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, trust, and loyalty; manage succession planning and professional development within the team

Contract management

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts with clients, vendors, and partners across Benelux, ensuring protection of Worldline's financial interests and risk management
• Implement strategies to mitigate legal and commercial risks; ensure compliance with group standards and applicable local and EU regulations
• Ensure availability and updates of standard contract templates for commercial and technical teams; manage multi-jurisdictional implications

Regulatory & compliance liaison

• Support the group on regulatory and compliance matters, coordinating and contributing to interactions with local authorities and regulators
• Oversee communications, contribute to answers to regulatory inquiries, and ensure timely responses across Benelux
• Promote a culture of legal compliance across Benelux and coordinate with the Compliance and FCC functions

M&A and strategic support

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance supporting business objectives and strategic initiatives across Benelux
• Contribute to local due diligence, integration planning, and corporate development activities
• Support joint venture reviews and strategic partnerships in the Benelux markets

Corporate governance

• Advise boards of directors and executive management of all Benelux legal entities on legal matters, governance issues, and compliance strategies
• Assist with governance materials, board processes, and statutory obligations under applicable local laws
• Provide corporate secretarial support across Benelux

Dispute resolution

• Oversee and manage legal disputes or litigation involving Worldline entities in Benelux; coordinate with external counsel and drive favourable outcomes
• Manage legal budgets and risk mitigation strategies across the three jurisdictions

Policy development and risk management

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to promote adherence to regulatory standards across Benelux
• Establish and maintain legal risk management processes, including risk registers and escalation procedures

Market awareness

• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and the competitive landscape across the Benelux payments sector
• Negotiate and review payment scheme agreements, advise on payment scheme strategies and provide assistance in connection with Worldline's attendance at relevant payment scheme committees
• Provide proactive, actionable legal advice to maintain Worldline's competitive edge in Benelux

Data protection and privacy

• Coordinate data protection initiatives across Benelux in collaboration with the DPO Office to ensure GDPR compliance and effective incident response

Training and knowledge management

• Design and deliver internal training on legal topics relevant to the Benelux business operations
• Contribute to the knowledge base of the legal function across Benelux

Who Are We Looking For

• Master's degree (LLM or equi