# Legal Associate (Corporate Counsel)

[Adyen](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/adyen.md) · New York · United States · [In-house Legal](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/in-house-legal.md)

Adyen is hiring a Legal Associate (Corporate Counsel) in New York. Posted 2026-07-16; applications close 2026-09-14.

**Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/adyen/jobs/8049903

Posted 5d ago.

## Role details

## Associate Corporate Counsel

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft, and is engineered for ambition. The Corporate Legal team is split into several pillars: Advisory, Governance, and Disputes. This role assists all pillars and is based in New York City, with work that supports a global organization.

## What You Will Do

  
- Handle disputes autonomously, advising Adyen on commercial outcomes and finding pragmatic solutions as challenges arise.
  
- Primarily support the Governance team in the US by facilitating local board meetings in the US and Canada, and drafting and guiding board meetings throughout LATAM.
  
- Partner with the Advisory team on corporate projects, including corporate development, capital markets, and disclosures.
  
- Provide legal advice across corporate functions, supporting teams such as regulatory, procurement, and partnerships.
  
- Contract with third-party vendors, including review and negotiation of service agreements and license agreements; may lead re-contracting efforts for major projects such as DORA and EBA.
  
- Contribute to business and legal projects globally, including implementation of regulatory requirements, cross-functional initiatives, product, and procurement.
  
- Monitor new legislative proposals and other legal and compliance developments relevant to Adyen globally.
  
- Provide input into the Corporate Legal team’s use of AI and other efforts to support scalability and automation.

## Who You Are

  
- Law degree and at least 1.5+ years of relevant work experience.
  
- Strong generalist legal experience in commercial or corporate law.
  
- Collaborative team player who can include others to sharpen ideas.
  
- Ability to structure and prioritize in a high-volume, fast-paced environment; able to build, innovate, and drive processes to completion.
  
- Able to work from the New York City office.
  
- Fluent in English, written and spoken.

## Compensation

The annual base salary range for this role is $135,000–$175,000.

## Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Adyen’s approach is driven by diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications; if this sounds like you, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. The company welcomes people to be their true selves at Adyen.

## What’s Next

Adyen aims to get back to candidates regarding their application within 5 business days. The interview process typically takes about 4 weeks to complete, but may vary by role. Candidates should share if they need more flexibility.

## Equal Opportunity

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics. All information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

## Applying to this role

This Legal Associate (Corporate Counsel) role at Adyen runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications.

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