Head of Legal Benelux

h3bWho We Are /b /h3pWorldline 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. /ph3bThe Opportunity /b /h3pAs 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. /ph3bDay-to-Day Responsibilities /b /h3h3bLeadership and governance /b /h3ulliLead, develop, and mentor the Benelux legal team across all three countries: set strategy and tactics, manage performance, plan budgets and foster professional growth /liliDrive cross-border collaboration and ensure a coherent legal approach across Benelux /liliFoster a culture of continuous improvement, trust, and loyalty; manage succession planning and professional development within the team /li /ulh3bContract management /b /h3ulliLead the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts with clients, vendors, and partners across Benelux, ensuring protection of Worldline's financial interests and risk management /liliImplement strategies to mitigate legal and commercial risks; ensure compliance with group standards and applicable local and EU regulations /liliEnsure availability and updates of standard contract templates for commercial and technical teams; manage multi-jurisdictional implications /li /ulh3bRegulatory compliance liaison /b /h3ulliSupport the group on regulatory and compliance matters, coordinating and contributing to interactions with local authorities and regulators /liliOversee communications, contribute to answers to regulatory inquiries, and ensure timely responses across Benelux /liliPromote a culture of legal compliance across Benelux and coordinate with the Compliance and FCC functions /li /ulh3bMA and strategic support /b /h3ulliCollaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance supporting business objectives and strategic initiatives across Benelux /liliContribute to local due diligence, integration planning, and corporate development activities /liliSupport joint venture reviews and strategic partnerships in the Benelux markets /li /ulh3bCorporate governance /b /h3ulliAdvise boards of directors and executive management of all Benelux legal entities on legal matters, governance issues, and compliance strategies /liliAssist with governance materials, board processes, and statutory obligations under applicable local laws /liliProvide corporate secretarial support across Benelux /li /ulh3bDispute resolution /b /h3 ulliOversee and manage legal disputes or litigation involving Worldline entities in Benelux; coordinate with external counsel and drive favourable outcomes /liliManage legal budgets and risk mitigation strategies across the three jurisdictions /li /ulh3bPolicy development and risk management /b /h3ulliDevelop and implement policies and procedures to promote adherence to regulatory standards across Benelux /liliEstablish and maintain legal risk management processes, including risk registers and escalation procedures /li /ulh3bMarket awareness /b /h3ulliMonitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and the competitive landscape across the Benelux payments sector /liliNegotiate and review payment scheme agreements, advise on payment scheme strategies and provide assistance in connection with Worldline's attendance at relevant payment scheme committees /liliProvide proactive, actionable legal advice to maintain Worldline's competitive edge in Benelux /li /ulh3bData protection and privacy /b /h3ulliCoordinate data protection initiatives across Benelux in collaboration with the DPO Office to ensure GDPR compliance and effective incident response /li /ulh3bTraining and knowledge management /b /h3ulliDesign and deliver internal training on legal topics relevant to the Benelux business operations /liliContribute to the knowledge base of the legal function across Benelux /li /ulh3bWho Are We Looking For /b /h3ulliMaster's degree (LLM or equivalent) with qualification to practise in at least one of the Belgian, Dutch or Luxembourgish jurisdictions /liliExcellent written and spoken English; Dutch and French proficiency highly desirable for coordination across Benelux /lili10-15 years of international or