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On our path to becoming the world’s favorite way to shop, we’re assembling an unparalleled global talent network, accelerating individual careers, and disrupting entire industries. We are on a mission to liberate humanity from all the meaningless time spent managing their purchases and finances, so they can do more of what they love. We’re in search of global talent eager to embrace our atmosphere and defy their own expectations.
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<br> Since 2005 Klarna has been on a mission to revolutionize the retail banking industry. With over 150 million global active users and 2 million transactions per day, Klarna is meeting the changing demands of consumers by saving them time and money while helping them be informed and in control. Over 450,000 global retail partners, including H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macys, IKEA, Expedia Group, and Nike have integrated Klarna's innovative technology to deliver a seamless shopping experience online and in-store. Klarna has over 5,000 employees and is active in 45 markets
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<b><br> Who are you:</b>
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<br> As a Klarna Legal Problem Solver, you will be part of a global and cross-functional team comprised of colleagues from other competences such as product, engineering, business development, design, marketing, etc. This team is assigned to a problem space and tasked with generating solutions/products. You will solve complex legal problems involving multiple jurisdictions, [consumers], [partners], and authorities. Your challenge is to merge stakeholders’ expectations and legal requirements into simple and innovative legal products, processes, or contracts. You will be the first responder for any legal and compliance-related matter on your team. You should always first ask yourself, “What’s best for the company? Couldn’t we do it in another better way instead?” Your expertise and your neverending desire to learn more will drive your professional development. You are in the driving seat!
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What will you do?</b></h3>
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<li> As part of a team of dedicated lawyers for the commercial organization in North America, you will handle all legal matters arising in the commercial organizations’s day-to-day work. Your main task is to be the best problem solver in the world and drive legal innovation forward! You will be expected to merge stakeholders' expectations and legal requirements into a simple and innovative product, process or contract. We are looking for someone that has in-house experience, and loves closing deals and working closely with the commercial organization! Teamwork and a business mindset will be part of your daily routine. In essence, your job will be to:</li>
<li> Be tasked with running the legal part of exciting product development projects</li>
<li> Responding to requests by authorities</li>
<li> Manage contacts with outside counsel to address and resolve legal issues</li>
<li> Review and improve the legal aspects of existing routines and processes from a legal perspective</li>
<li> Monitor and advise on relevant legal and regulatory developments and trends</li>
<li> Oversee potential disputes</li>
<li> Support Klarna’s growth globally by helping commercial teams and contract owners with contract negotiations in North America and globally, with Klarna’s merchants and partners.</li>
<li> Advise the commercial teams on general day-to-day legal matters.</li>
<li> Provide contract training and other relevant legal training to the commercial teams.</li>
<li> Take part in maintaining the global standard of documentation, drafting and modifying existing standard commercial contract templates together with the global commercial legal team.</li>
<li> Although located in the US, you will serve as the team’s first point-of-contact and source of truth for any legal matter arising in its problem space. To be successful in this role, you must have extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in commercial contract negotiations in the US and Mexico. You may also have experience when it comes to privacy & data protection, marketing, and outsourcing.</li>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>You Should Have </b></h3>
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<li>Previous professional experience as a lawyer, preferably from the financial sector, telecom and/or the IT industry, and/or a well-renowned law firm. </li>
<li>A natural business and problem-solving mindset with an urge to think like the business and not just as a lawyer.</li>
<li> Solid interest in the disruptive payment industry and a willingness to learn rather than focus on a specific area of law.</li>
<li> Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English and Spanish.</li>
<li> Excellent people skills and a true star when it comes to stakeholder management.</li>
<li> A passion for problem-solving and driving change by using innovative solutions.</li>
<li> The capability of prioritizing conflicting demands and handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment</li>
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<li>4+ years of relevant legal experience</li>
<li> J.D degree from accredited law school required</li>
<li> Admission to a state bar in the US</li>
<li> Experience negotiating contracts in Spanish</li>
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<b>What we offer:</b>
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<b><br> Diversity & Community</b>
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With our diversity of skills, perspectives and backgrounds, we can create, innovate, and disrupt like no other. Diversity is part of who we are, and essential to our success.
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<b><br> Ownership & Impact</b>
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Here, every voice matters. We’re organized into hundreds of small teams, each run like a start-up, focused on their own problem-space.
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<b>Trust & Collaboration</b>
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Successes and failures are won together at Klarna in a melting pot of teams. Win, lose, and learn, we’re on this path together.
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<br> If you love what you do, you should love where you do it. We appreciate that everyone’s different and has their own preferences of where and how to work. We genuinely believe in the power of regular face-to-face interactions in building close connections with our teams, but we also strongly believe people can work effectively remotely. This means that combining both is the key to success.
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<br> At Klarna, You can choose between working from the office, remotely within your employment country, or even outside of it for up to 20 working days per year. Flex it up!
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<b><br> Challenges & Rewards</b>
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We take a very Swedish approach to benefits. Support for parents, health and wellness perks—we’ve got you covered.
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<b>About Klarna</b>
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Since 2005 Klarna has been on a mission to revolutionize the retail banking industry. With over 150 million global active users and 2 million transactions per day, Klarna is meeting the changing demands of consumers by saving them time and money while helping them be informed and in control. Over 450,000 global retail partners, including H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macys, IKEA, Expedia Group, and Nike have integrated Klarna's innovative technology to deliver a seamless shopping experience online and in-store. Klarna has over 6,000 employees and is active in 45 markets. For more information, visit Klarna.com
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<br> It is our commitment that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application.
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