Senior Corporate Counsel

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. You will join a group of dynamic and talented individuals and provide legal support for Genius Point of Sale and other software products.

What you’ll own

• Draft, review, and negotiate customer-facing commercial agreements, including partner, referral, client, and master services agreements, statements of work, and NDAs.

• Collaborate with business lines, senior leaders, and legal team members on contract negotiations, pre-litigation disputes, and regulatory requests.

• Identify key legal and business risks, providing practical guidance and solutions aligned with organizational objectives.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and customers, effectively communicating legal considerations and recommendations.

• Support and lead department initiatives aimed at improving legal service delivery and operational efficiency.

What you’ll bring

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a state bar.

• 3–6 years of relevant legal experience, ideally including both law firm and in-house exposure.

• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, preferably within technology, financial services, or payments industries.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to partner effectively across teams.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and apply sound business judgment in a fast-paced environment.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience navigating regulatory requirements in payments, financial services, or technology sectors.

• Demonstrated ability to apply innovative problem-solving approaches to complex legal matters.

• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in high-growth or global organizations.

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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