Regulatory Legal Counsel
- Full-time
Company Description
Job Description
Square is looking for a regulatory legal counsel for its expanding European legal team with a background in providing legal advice on regulatory matters, liaising with regulators, and assisting with data protection initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving and getting things done and wants to join an innovative and growing company. As part of Square's growing European business, your ideas and contributions will have immediate impact. This is a full-time role based in our Dublin, Ireland office and will report to the International Legal Lead.
You will:
Advise on multiple regulatory matters affecting Square's European business
Monitor requirements to maintain relevant licensing standards across Europe
Represent Square with regulators and external partners on regulatory matters
Keep the business up to speed on how to offer stellar product solutions to our sellers that meet local regulatory requirements
Provide sound compliance advice on laws and regulations relevant to consumer protection, advertising, IP, data protection, and the SaaS and financial services industries
Help manage data subject requests or requests for information from sellers and consumers
Draft terms of service, internal policies and procedures and advise on implementation
Draft, negotiate and assist teams with their contracting needs
Build working relationships with colleagues across multiple Square business and legal teams in Europe, the US and around the globe
Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the European legal team and related forms, processes and procedures
Support the European legal team and the commercial activities of Square in Europe
Qualifications
You have:
Solicitor qualification with 5+ years PQE working in an in-house organisation or commercial law firm
Excellent commercial acumen and drafting skills
Fluent in translating regulatory requirements and legal advice into actionable guidance for business and product teams
The ability to meet deliverables on time and work in an evolving and growing environment that is prone to changes
Experienced in financial services, payments, fintech or technology (desirable but not essential)
Additional Information
Perks
At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness perks
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Learning and Development resources