Senior Corporate Counsel

Global Payments Inc. • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior