Senior Corporate Counsel

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team and help shape the future of global commerce. This role will lead the drafting and negotiation of customer-facing commercial agreements supporting Global Payments' Genius Point of Sale business across North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of customer-facing commercial agreements supporting Global Payments' Genius Point of Sale business across North America.
• Partner with business leaders, internal stakeholders, and legal colleagues to provide practical legal guidance on customer contracts, regulatory matters, and pre-litigation disputes.
• Identify and evaluate legal and business risks while developing solutions that support business objectives and customer needs.
• Manage complex negotiations involving partner agreements, referral agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, and related commercial contracts.
• Support and lead legal department initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and service delivery across the business.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 3–6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably including both law firm and in-house counsel experience.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer-facing commercial agreements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Strong business judgment, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while working independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating agreements within the technology, financial services, fintech, or payments industries.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to commercial technology or payment processing businesses.
• A client-focused mindset with a proactive approach to delivering practical legal solutions and driving business outcomes.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

Global Payments offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, location, and applicable market data.

Pay

Compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, location, and applicable market data.

Schedule

The role is full-time and located in Atlanta, Georgia or Cincinnati, Ohio. Other locations may be considered for the right candidate.

Application

To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter.