Corporate Counsel, Dispute Resolution

adyen; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Adyen is seeking a Corporate Counsel to lead disputes in a fast‑moving global legal team. You will own disputes end‑to‑end, advise on commercial risk, and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel across jurisdictions, including the US and NL.

You are admitted in a US jurisdiction with 5+ years of experience, fluent in English, and available to work from our New York office with periodic travel. Equity is included with base salary.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of disputes and advise on commercial outcomes.
• Manage disputes across multiple jurisdictions with cross-border coordination.
• Instruct and oversee external counsel, balancing strategy and budget.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve disputes and reduce friction.
• Close risk areas after matter resolution and feed lessons learned.
• Apply AI tools to sharpen the Dispute Resolution process.
• Support the broader Corporate Legal team on governance and initiatives.
• Stay updated on global legal developments affecting Adyen.

Skills

US bar admission

5+ years experience

Team player

Prioritization in fast-paced

Willing to travel

English fluency

Job description

This is AdyenAdyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Corporate Counsel, Dispute Resolution

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Corporate Counsel to join the Dispute Resolution pillar of our global Corporate Legal team. You will take ownership of Adyen's disputes, advising internal stakeholders on legal risk and guiding matters towards resolution. This is a hands‑on role that is important to protect Adyen's commercial interests, reputation, and continued sustainable growth. It requires someone who collaborates effectively across functions and excels at decision‑making in a fast-moving, complex environment. Sound judgment and the ability to balance legal risk against commercial reality are imperative to success. You will manage disputes end‑to‑end, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and oversee external counsel to drive effective resolutions. The role forms part of Adyen's Corporate Legal team, which covers corporate governance, corporate development, and dispute resolution. The team operates globally, with staff in the Netherlands and the United States, and you will be required to apply your legal knowledge to challenges across Adyen's operations worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Take ownership of Adyen's disputes end to end, advising the business on commercial outcomes and finding pragmatic solutions to challenges as they arise.
• Manage disputes across multiple jurisdictions, applying and coordinating advice under New York, Dutch, and other relevant laws as Adyen's operations require.
• Instruct, oversee, and manage external counsel, keeping matters on strategy, on budget, and moving towards resolution.
• Partner with teams across the business to resolve disputes and remove friction before it escalates.
• Once a matter concludes, work with the business to close out risk areas and feed lessons learned back into how Adyen contracts and operates.
• Apply AI actively in your work, using Adyen's tools to sharpen and scale how the Dispute Resolution pillar operates.
• Support the broader Corporate Legal team on projects and initiatives spanning corporate governance, corporate development, and cross‑functional priorities.
• Stay abreast of global legal developments relevant to Adyen, proactively identifying risk and advising the business on how to mitigate it.

Who You Are

• You are admitted to practice law in a US jurisdiction.
• You have at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• You are a team player who likes to collaborate and include different people to sharpen your ideas.
• You have the ability to structure and prioritize in a high volume, fast-paced environment and build, innovate and drive processes to completion.
• You are available to work from our New York office and travel to other offices periodically.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.

The annual base salary range for this role is $160,000.00 - $212,500.00. This role has an additional equity component. This range is based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Adyen

We actively seek different perspectives to sharpen our ideas. Our unique culture is a product of our diverse backgrounds and experiences. No matter who you are or where you're from, you're welcome to be your true self at Adyen.

If you need accommodations or support during the recruitment process to perform at your best, you'll have the opportunity to let our team know in your application. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

What's next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Don't be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This role is based out of our New York offic