Litigation Counsel - Stripe

Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

The globally distributed litigation team handles a wide-range of legal matters including pre-litigation, insolvency and bankruptcy, litigation and arbitration, government investigations, and more.  We thrive on the excitement of handling cutting-edge legal challenges, working with cross-functional partners, and working in a supportive and collaborative environment to build processes that allow us to scale with the growth of Stripe.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will have primary responsibility for all litigation-related matters in EMEA and APAC. You will play a crucial role in making decisive and informed decisions, utilizing excellent judgment to navigate complex situations, and supporting a fast-growing company across numerous jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage dispute resolution matters independently and collaborate on complex litigation, arbitrations, and investigations
• Handle all aspects of litigation and investigations in EMEA and APAC, including responding to subpoena and discovery requests, creating investigative plans, interviewing and preparing witnesses, and negotiating and drafting settlement agreements
• Retain and manage outside counsel, including reviewing strategy, reviewing work product, managing budgets and invoices, and maintaining relationships
• Provide counseling on insolvency and bankruptcy matters in EMEA and APAC
• Help develop processes and procedures to ensure the litigation team is well-positioned to scale as our business grows 
• Partner closely with internal teams, including other legal teams, risk and compliance, as well as internal business partners to proactively address and resolve potential disputes in line with business objectives
• Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a practicing lawyer, with at least 2 years experience in an in-house legal department
• Hold a valid practicing certificate in Ireland, the UK, or a relevant local equivalent 
• Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
• A team player who is willing to pitch in where needed
• Intellectually curious and a creative problem solver. Stripe’s products and our industry are complex and ever-evolving - you should relish learning new things, finding creative solutions to challenging problems, and adapting as things grow and change 

Preferred qualifications

• International litigation experience, including familiarity with comparative law
• Experience in fintech or other fast-growing global technology or financial services company
• Ability to provide difficult and complex legal advice in a clear and concise manner to various stakeholders, including senior management
• Capable of multitasking and working effectively and independently under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build consensus across myriad groups

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