Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
Ready to take your career global?
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 ever-evolving Corporate Legal team and support our Education Solutions businesses as they continue to grow and innovate.
What you’ll own
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.
What you’ll bring
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.
It’s a bonus if you have
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.
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative, always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
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Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 10+ years of legal experience, including supporting technology, software, SaaS, or education-focused businesses
- Experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions
- Demonstrated ability to assess legal risk and provide practical, business-focused advice
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience leading or supporting domestic and international acquisitions, integrations, and strategic business initiatives
- Experience supporting education technology, software, SaaS, or other highly regulated technology-driven businesses
- Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a track record of building trusted partnerships
Global Payments Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Global Payments and has not been reviewed or approved by Global Payments.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs, and is commonly regarded as a strong component of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan, which are positioned as meaningful parts of overall rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, PTO, and parental/family‑friendly policies are part of the offering, contributing to perceived overall value even when cash pay is seen as average.
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What We Do
Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) is a Fortune 500 payments technology company, delivering the leading complete worldwide commerce ecosystem. Our unique, connected infrastructure unifies every aspect of commerce, from issuer solutions to payments, and the innovative software that delivers seamless customer experiences. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we’re a worldwide team of over 24,000 people—including local experts on the ground in nearly 40 countries. Together, we support thousands of businesses across more than 100 industries. Empowering commerce for everyone.
