Summary

Block is looking for an experienced attorney to lead the Square Legal team for Europe. This team provides legal guidance on licensing, product development and data protection initiatives, managing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance of our non-U.S. entities, focusing on Europe. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly engaged candidate with a passion for empowering merchants to join a creative and growing company. We are looking for a collaborative, creative legal mind who is interested in contributing to company-wide programs to support compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements in Europe. This is a full-time remote role in Ireland and will report to the Square General Counsel.

You Will:

1. Lead a Europe-based team of attorneys focused on financial services compliance for Ireland, UK, and the EU.
2. Advise on requirements with the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (UK), and requirements in other EU jurisdictions (France, Spain)
3. Provide guidance to product and engineering teams, and XFN and other partners, on issues related to new and existing products and features throughout the entire product development lifecycle
4. Provide ideas and insights into how we can work within the law to create amazing product experiences for our customers and reduce legal risks
5. Provide sound compliance advice on laws and regulations relevant to consumer protection, advertising, IP, data protection, and the software and financial services industries
6. Manage the attorneys responsible for drafting and negotiating commercial and intellectual property agreements in Europe affecting our products and services
7. Draft terms of use, product policies, and disclosures, and implement related processes
8. Collaborate with other counsel to provide globally aligned legal advice
9. Identify risk areas and develop systems, policies, and procedures to manage and mitigate them
10. Represent Block with regulators and external partners, in collaboration with other teams, as needed

Qualifications

You have:

1. 10+ years (minimum) financial services regulatory experience working in an in-house organization or commercial law firm; experience in financial services, commercial and consumer lending, fintech and/or technology desirable
2. Experience managing a world class team of attorneys
3. Qualified solicitor in Ireland
4. Experience advising on requirements with the Central Bank or Ireland, the Financial Conduct Authority (UK) and other financial services regulators in Europe
5. Fluency in translating financial services regulatory requirements and legal advice into relevant guidance for business and product teams
6. Ability to advocate for a position while maintaining a collaborative approach
7. Background in providing legal advice on regulatory matters, partnering with regulators on licensing and enforcement matters, and assisting with market diligence in European jurisdictions 

Skills

• Leadership
• Team Collaboration