Corporate Counsel

Global Payments; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance on complex commercial, regulatory, and fintech matters impacting our Platforms & Integrated business, including embedded payments and payment facilitator programs.

You will draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated agreements, lead cross-functional negotiations, and advise on product design, transaction structures, and risk allocation across payment services and software-enabled commerce solutions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active state bar membership in good standing.
• 8+ years of legal experience in complex commercial, regulatory, transactional, fintech or financial services matters.
• Strong track record drafting, reviewing and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements while balancing legal risk with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance to business leaders on complex matters affecting Platforms & Integrated business including embedded payments and payment facilitator offerings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate platform, software, and technology agreements, referral and reseller arrangements, and third-party contracts.
• Lead or support negotiations with customers, vendors, software partners, ISVs, payment facilitators, and other third parties.
• Advise cross-functional teams on product design, transaction structures, and risk allocation for payment services and software-enabled commerce solutions.
• Manage disputes and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to payment services, fintech, and software licensing; advise on business impact and mitigation.

Skills

Commercial negotiations

Regulatory & fintech

Risk assessment

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic advice

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job DescriptionReady to take your career global?Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Corporate Counsel to join our ever-evolving Legal team and help shape the future of global commerce.What you'll ownProvide strategic legal guidance to business leaders and stakeholders on complex legal, regulatory, risk, compliance, commercial, product, and operational matters impacting our Platforms & Integrated business, including embedded payments and payment facilitator offerings.Draft, review, negotiate, and execute complex commercial agreements and legal documents while balancing legal risk with business objectives, including platform agreements, software and technology agreements, referral and reseller agreements, partner agreements, processing agreements, and other strategic commercial arrangements.Lead or support negotiations with customers, vendors, software partners, independent software vendors (ISVs), payment facilitators, platforms, referral channels, and other third parties, providing practical legal solutions that enable business growth.Advise cross-functional stakeholders on product design, partner and customer structures, transaction and fee models, go-to-market initiatives, operational processes, and commercial risk allocation across payment services and software-enabled commerce solutions.Manage claims, disputes, litigation, and pre-litigation matters, including directing and overseeing outside counsel when appropriate.Advise on legal issues affecting integrated and embedded payments, payment facilitator programs, financial services, software licensing, intellectual property, data privacy, procurement, and other legal matters impacting Global Payments’ products, services, and operations.Support the business in identifying and mitigating legal risk associated with new and existing products, partnerships, commercial arrangements, and distribution models while helping the business scale in a pragmatic and commercially sound manner.Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations, assess potential business impacts, and provide proactive recommendations to stakeholders.What you'll bringJuris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.8+ years of legal experience providing counsel on complex commercial, corporate, regulatory, transactional, fintech, payments, or financial services matters.Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements and managing legal risk in a business environment.Experience advising on payment services, fintech, software-enabled commerce, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice while exercising strong business judgment and working effectively with senior leadership.Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities.It's a bonus if you haveExperience supporting embedded payments, integrated payments, platform business models, payment facilitator arrangements, merchant services, software partnerships, or related payment services offerings.Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks affecting payment services, partner-enabled distribution models, merchant-facing products, and software-enabled commerce.Working knowledge of intellectual property, privacy and data protection, software licensing, insurance, and vendor management matters.In-house experience supporting payments, fintech, software, or financial services businesses.A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring others, driving cross-functional alignment, and delivering innovative legal solutions.A client-focused mindset that demonstrates curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to helping the business achieve successful outcomes.About the teamOur 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.#LI-NFEEOC StatementGlobal Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.