Associate General Counsel
Global Payments Inc. · Cincinnati, OH · Yesterday
LegalFull-time
About the role
Make your mark at a global technology company powering mission-critical software and solutions for customers around the world. We’re looking for an Associate General Counsel to join our Corporate Legal team and support our Education Solutions businesses.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead legal advisor to our Education Solutions businesses, partnering with executive leaders to support strategic priorities and drive business growth.
- Advise on complex commercial, regulatory, governance, and operational legal matters, delivering practical, risk-based guidance aligned to business objectives.
- Lead legal support for corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and other growth initiatives.
- Identify and mitigate legal risk while collaborating across finance, compliance, product, and business teams to develop solutions that enable innovation and operational excellence.
- Build strong relationships across the organization, providing trusted counsel and helping navigate evolving legal and business challenges.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 10+ years of legal experience, including significant experience supporting technology, software, SaaS, or education-focused businesses.
- Strong background in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and strategic business counseling.
- Demonstrated ability to assess legal risk, provide practical business-focused advice, and influence decision-making at senior leadership levels.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Qualifications
- Experience supporting education technology, software, SaaS, or other highly regulated technology-driven businesses.
- Experience leading or supporting domestic and international acquisitions, integrations, and strategic business initiatives.
- A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a track record of building trusted partnerships and solving complex legal and business challenges.
Skills
- Strong legal acumen and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptability to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD
Benefits
TBD
Application Instructions
Apply now to take your career global.