Commercial Lawyer

Job title:

Commercial Lawyer

Company

Western Union

Job description

Commercial Legal Counsel – London, United KingdomAre you a Legal Counsel with strong commercial experience, looking to help shape the strategy and approach to negotiations across EMEA business? Are you looking to join a dynamic in-house international legal team where you can provide legal counsel and direction for strategic and global initiatives?Western Union powers your pursuit.We are seeking an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel to join our Business Legal team. You will provide commercial and regulatory support for contracts, business-as-usual operations and new initiatives as well as partnering with business leaders to help shape the strategic direction of the company.Location: London (Hammersmith) – HybridRole ResponsibilitiesBroad responsibility for commercial legal support across EMEA, with particular focus on the UK.Provide sound advice and guidance on commercial legal and business-related matters to internal stakeholders.Drive collaboration with various stakeholders locally and around the globe, ensuring that legal matters are effectively and efficiently managed.Review, draft and negotiate agreements for our Retail and Digital businesses.Advise on licensing and other regulatory requirements in the region relating to Western Union activities and products.Role RequirementsExcellent academic qualifications including Law degree and solicitor qualification (or equivalent).3-5 years of PQE years of related/practical legal experience.Demonstrable experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing various types of agreements and legal documents.Knowledge of the UK legal and regulatory environment.Legal regulatory experience would be an asset but not required.Experience in financial services and/or payments industries sectors would be an asset but not required.We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. To support this, we have launched a Digital Banking Service and Wallet across several European markets to enhance our customers’ experiences by offering a state-of-the-art digital Ecosystem. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people atBenefitsYou will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few ( ). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.Your United Kingdom specific benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave – plus 8 public holidays
• Comprehensive life & medical cover – including dependents.

• Contributory pension plan

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.#LI-LP1 #LI-HybridEstimated Job Posting End Date: 07-12-2024This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 07:26:37 GMT

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