Chicago Remote (Global) Full-time USD 178,200 – 267,200 / year

Stripe is hiring a Counsel, Leasing & Operational Professional Services

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, assess, and negotiate agreements related to commercial real estate, including leases, subleases, occupancy licenses, lease modifications, and associated property documents across international regions.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate diverse operational service contracts such as facility operations, construction projects, outsourced functions, financial transactions, advisory services, corporate protection, and other vendor arrangements.
  • Serve as a legal advisor to executive teams on matters involving real estate, vendor contracts, and operational compliance, working closely with Workplace, Real Estate, Finance, Security, and Operations departments.
  • Coordinate with internal teams across the organization, including Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Deal Management, Finance & Strategy, Tax, Security, and Third Party Risk, to streamline processes and improve collaboration.
  • Design and deploy improved systems, workflows, training materials, and procedural guides to support high-volume contract management and stakeholder education.
  • Ensure all commercial agreements adhere to relevant laws, data privacy standards, security requirements, global privacy rules, and external service policies.
  • Analyze and assess legal and business risks tied to lease terms, landlord-tenant dynamics, and service provider arrangements, identifying practical risk mitigation strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Communicate complex legal and operational issues clearly to cross-functional teams and non-legal stakeholders.
  • Balance multiple responsibilities and deadlines efficiently through strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Recognize potential legal or operational issues, formulate solutions, and guide teams on lease compliance, tenant rights, risk controls, regulatory adherence, and vendor oversight.
  • Oversee relationships with external legal counsel globally and serve as the primary escalation point for legal matters handled by outside firms.

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

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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.
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Department Legal
Category other
Posted 13 days ago