Senior Legal Counsel - Fintech & Global Growth (Amsterdam)

Coda Payments; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Coda Payments in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its fast-growing fintech and payments platforms across Europe. You will work closely with the Lead Counsel, Europe, and the global legal team.

The role emphasizes structured contract work, regulatory guidance, and cross-border collaboration, with ownership of key matters and proactive advice. This is a dynamic, international environment where strong Dutch and English communication, legal judgement, and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Dutch-qualified lawyer with a Master’s degree in Law.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in commercial or corporate law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Experience in fintech, payments, e-commerce, SaaS, or digital platforms.
• Knowledge of payments regulations including PSD2/PSD3, AML, EMD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Dutch and English.
• Proactive, independent, and able to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal support for European businesses on contracts and corporate matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate customer, partner, vendor, and technology agreements.
• Advise Product, Commercial, Engineering and Operations teams on launches and go-to-market initiatives.
• Own key legal matters, balancing commercial priorities and risk.
• Support M&A, disputes, regulatory matters, and cross-border projects.
• Collaborate with global legal, compliance, corporate secretarial, investigations teams.
• Develop legal processes, templates and playbooks to support growth.
• Serve as key legal contact for European matters, aligning priorities.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's in Law

Job description

Coda Payments in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its fast-growing fintech and payments platforms across Europe. You will work closely with the Lead Counsel, Europe, and the global legal team.

The role emphasizes structured contract work, regulatory guidance, and cross-border collaboration, with ownership of key matters and proactive advice. This is a dynamic, international environment where strong Dutch and English communication, legal judgement, and stakeholder management