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 one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel to join our ever-evolving Legal team and help shape the future of global commerce.
What you'll own
Provide legal guidance and support on a broad range of corporate matters, including securities, finance, corporate governance, and strategic corporate transactions.
Support capital markets transactions, financing activities, corporate restructurings, intercompany arrangements, rationalization projects, subsidiary management initiatives, integration projects and other corporate matters.
Assist with Board of Directors and committee governance activities, including preparation of resolutions, meeting materials, minutes, and governance disclosures.
Assist in managing corporate filings and maintaining corporate records.
Support annual meeting preparation, director onboarding, governance disclosures, and board evaluations.
Partner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to identify legal risks, develop practical solutions, and drive compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Support SEC reporting obligations and collaborate with internal and external partners on public company governance and regulatory matters.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Develop and enhance governance processes, controls, and operational efficiencies.
What you'll bring
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
- 5+ years of experience handling corporate law matters, including capital markets transactions, financing arrangements, corporate governance, restructurings, intracompany loans and distributions, entity rationalization initiatives, joint ventures, and related corporate transactions, ideally in a corporate legal department or law firm setting.
It's a bonus if you have
Experience with securities law and SEC reporting.
Experience supporting international and cross-border transactions.
Experience advising Boards of Directors and executive leadership teams.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting payments, financial services, or technology organizations.
Experience supporting complex, global organizations and a strong interest in the payments industry.
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 and admission to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
- 5+ years of experience handling corporate law matters, including capital markets transactions, financing arrangements, corporate governance, restructurings, intercompany loans and distributions, entity rationalization, joint ventures, and related corporate transactions.
- Experience with securities law and SEC reporting.
- Experience supporting international and cross-border transactions.
- Experience advising Boards of Directors and executive leadership teams.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting payments, financial services, or technology organizations.
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.
