Education Solutions General Counsel for Growth & M&A

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

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join our Corporate Legal team and support our Education Solutions businesses as they grow and innovate.

You will advise on complex commercial, regulatory, governance, and transactional matters, lead corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, and partner with senior leadership to drive strategic growth while mitigating risk across the organization.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of legal experience, including technology, software, SaaS, or education-focused businesses.
• Strong corporate, M&A, and commercial transactions background.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead legal advisor to Education Solutions businesses, partnering with executives to support priorities and growth.
• Advise on complex commercial, regulatory, governance and operational matters with practical guidance.
• Lead legal support for corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments.
• Identify and mitigate legal risk while collaborating with finance, compliance, product and business teams.
• Build relationships across the organization, providing trusted counsel and navigating evolving challenges.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Global Payments is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join our Corporate Legal team and support our Education Solutions businesses as they grow and innovate.

You will advise on complex commercial, regulatory, governance, and transactional matters, lead corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, and partner with senior leadership to drive strategic growth while mitigating risk across the organization.