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

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Pay

The good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $177,100.00-$267,400.00. 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

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Company Information

Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full-time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $177,100.00-$267,400.00. 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. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale.

EEOC Statement

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