Global IP Counsel: Patents, Licensing & Strategy

Global Payments; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property to lead patent prosecution and IP-driven commercial matters within a fast-paced, global technology environment. You will shape the company’s innovation strategy, manage outside counsel, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to optimize IP assets.

The role requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, USPTO admission, and 8+ years in patent prosecution and IP counseling, with bonus if you have software/tech

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in patent prosecution and IP counseling.
• Admitted to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience managing outside patent counsel and global IP portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage global patent prosecution strategies aligned with technology and product roadmap.
• Oversee filing and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications.
• Negotiate IP-related commercial agreements including licenses, SaaS, and collaboration agreements.

Skills

Patent prosecution

IP counseling

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

USPTO admission

Job description

Global Payments is seeking a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property to lead patent prosecution and IP-driven commercial matters within a fast-paced, global technology environment. You will shape the company’s innovation strategy, manage outside counsel, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to optimize IP assets.

The role requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, USPTO admission, and 8+ years in patent prosecution and IP counseling, with bonus if you have software/tech