Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property
About The Position
Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property to join its Legal Department. This role will play a critical part in supporting the company’s innovation and technology strategy, with a primary focus on patent prosecution and intellectual‑property‑driven commercial transactions. The successful candidate will combine deep technical and IP experience with strong business judgment and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, global technology environment. This position is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and to serve as a subject‑matter expert on patent and IP issues within the company. The position offers a senior attorney the rare opportunity to lead innovation strategy while also maintaining high visibility with senior leaders.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Technical background in software, computer science, or electrical engineering.
- Experience in technology, payments, financial services, or SaaS industries.
- Experience with international IP strategy and cross‑border 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.
- Support IP enforcement, disputes, and coordination with litigation counsel as needed.
- Contribute to broader legal department initiatives and process improvements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, bonus and benefits
- Always-on learning and development
- Collaborative work environment
- Opportunities to give back
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
