Senior Global Commercial Counsel – Payments & Tech

Worldpay; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Learning and development

Inclusive team environment

Community involvement

Employee assistance programme

Global recognition

Job summary

Global Payments is hiring a senior commercial lawyer to join a high‑performing team driving complex contracts across payments and technology. You will partner with sales, product, and regulatory teams, delivering practical legal guidance to enable growth while managing risk.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, strong stakeholder relationships, and leadership on strategic initiatives. Expect broad exposure to international expansion projects and governance improvements within a global

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or attorney with at least five years of post‑qualification experience.
• Strong experience advising on financial services, payments, fintech, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Proven track record negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements.
• Translate legal complexity into practical, business-focused advice.
• Strong judgment, commercial awareness, and ability to operate independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive successful commercial outcomes by negotiating, drafting, and advising on contracts across payments and tech.
• Influence decisions by delivering clear, practical legal advice balancing risk and growth.
• Shape legal strategy on regulatory, consumer, and competition law matters.
• Protect interests by identifying risks early and creating actionable solutions.
• Lead complex projects that support priorities, governance, and outcomes.
• Build trusted partnerships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Guide contract managers and collaborate with internal and external legal specialists.
• Oversee outside counsel on complex matters to strengthen business resilience.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Payments knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Solicitor/Attorney

Job description

Global Payments is hiring a senior commercial lawyer to join a high‑performing team driving complex contracts across payments and technology. You will partner with sales, product, and regulatory teams, delivering practical legal guidance to enable growth while managing risk.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, strong stakeholder relationships, and leadership on strategic initiatives. Expect broad exposure to international expansion projects and governance improvements within a global