International Corporate Governance Counsel

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

Join our growing Global Corporate Transactions & Governance Team!

The Global Corporate Governance team is dedicated to ensuring that Stripe operates with the highest standards of integrity and governance as we expand our international presence. By leveraging deep expertise and a collaborative approach, our team supports the organisation in meeting regulatory requirements while championing best practices in corporate governance. We play a pivotal role in facilitating effective board and committee meetings, empowering our leaders to make informed decisions that drive sustainable growth. Comprised of passionate professionals committed to excellence, we are not only focused on enhancing our governance framework but also on inspiring a culture of ethical leadership across the organisation. Together, we embrace challenges with enthusiasm and work diligently to protect the interests of our stakeholders, ensuring Stripe continues to thrive as a trusted and responsible participant in the global market. We are a deeply caring group of folks, slightly obsessed with our craft, dedicated to helping the business navigate the complexities of governance, and committed to our work, our lives, and our hobbies with equal passion.

What you’ll do

Stripe is looking for a talented corporate lawyer to join our growing Corporate Governance Team in Dublin or London. To support our dual headquarters in Dublin, Stripe is looking to add a corporate lawyer to our team to cover international corporate governance and market expansion. You’ll ensure top-notch governance processes for our international subsidiaries, including two Stripe’s e-money institutions, support board meetings, support tax and treasury initiatives, and meet Stripe’s ambitious market expansion through new entity formation. 

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Partner closely with Stripe’s corporate secretary’s office, regulatory and compliance team on board and committee meetings, to ensure appropriate board reporting and escalation
• Actively collaborate with a wide variety of teams at Stripe, including tax, accounting, regulatory, employment, and compliance, on a range of issues to enable Stripe’s global expansion
• Partner with corporate secretary’s office to evaluate, scope, and form new international subsidiaries
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks that promote effective decision-making, transparency and accountability across Stripe
• Collaborate with International Accounting, Regulatory, Climate, and other cross-functional teams at Stripe on our environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting programme
• Research and analyse corporate governance items and track industry precedent and emerging trend
• Identify areas to improve our existing processes with technology, and generally improve leverage across the team
• Assist with special projects as needed, with the ability to work in an ever-changing environment

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

• Have 4+ years of experience working on corporate governance at a major law firm or technology company
• Have a good understanding of corporate governance of regulated institutions. There are many “governance” lawyers out there, but this is a unique opportunity for someone with strong practical governance experience outside of the U.S., whether in financial services, payments or otherwise. 
• Have meticulous attention, are a great communicator, solid project manager, and able to effectively prioritize in a changing environment
• Have a strong work ethic and passionate commitment to Stripe (you will be excited to be here and will want to go the extra mile)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in fintech or another fast-growing global technology company
• Familiarity with existing global ESG regulatory requirements