Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property

About the role

Join one of the biggest names in payments as a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property. This role supports the company's innovation and technology strategy, focusing on patent prosecution and IP-driven commercial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage global patent prosecution strategies aligned with Global Payments' technology and product roadmap.
• Oversee preparation, filing, and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications.
• Manage outside patent counsel and external service providers.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to evaluate invention disclosures and advise on patent strategy.
• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related commercial agreements, including technology licenses, SaaS agreements, development and collaboration agreements, and strategic partnerships.
• Advise internal stakeholders on IP ownership, licensing structures, and risk allocation.
• Support IP-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
• Provide practical IP counseling to engineering, product, and business teams.
• Counsel on IP enforcement, disputes, and coordinate with litigation counsel as needed.
• Contribute to broader legal department initiatives and process improvements.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• 8+ years of experience in patent prosecution and IP counseling, including law firm and/or in-house experience.
• Experience managing outside patent counsel and global IP portfolios.

Qualifications

• Technical background in software, computer science, or electrical engineering is a plus.
• Experience in technology, payments, financial services, or SaaS industries is a plus.
• Experience with international IP strategy and cross-border transactions is a plus.

Skills

• Strong business judgment and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global technology environment.
• High degree of autonomy and serving as a subject-matter expert on patent and IP issues within the company.
• Leadership and decision-making capabilities.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

The good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $186,000.00-$280,800.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role's responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate's experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Not specified.