Senior Corporate Counsel

Global Payments Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team and help shape the future of global commerce. You will lead negotiations and drafting of customer-facing commercial agreements for our Genius Point of Sale business across North America.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, are admitted to at least one U.S. state bar, and have 3–6 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and active state bar.
• 3–6 years of relevant legal experience, including both law firm and in-house.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer-facing commercial agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholder influence.
• Strong business judgment and ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of customer-facing commercial agreements for Genius Point of Sale across North America.
• Provide practical legal guidance on contracts, regulatory matters, and pre-litigation disputes.
• Identify legal risks and develop solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Manage negotiations including master services, partner and referral agreements, NDAs, and related contracts.
• Support legal department initiatives to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

Legal experience

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel to join our ever-evolving Legal team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What You'll Own

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of customer-facing commercial agreements supporting Global Payments’ Genius Point of Sale business across North America.
• Partner with business leaders, internal stakeholders, and legal colleagues to provide practical legal guidance on customer contracts, regulatory matters, and pre-litigation disputes.
• Identify and evaluate legal and business risks while developing solutions that support business objectives and customer needs.
• Manage complex negotiations involving partner agreements, referral agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, and related commercial contracts.
• Support and lead legal department initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and service delivery across the business.

What You'll Bring

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 3-6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably including both law firm and in-house counsel experience.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer-facing commercial agreements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Strong business judgment, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while working independently and collaboratively.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience negotiating agreements within the technology, financial services, fintech, or payments industries.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to commercial technology or payment processing businesses.
• A client-focused mindset with a proactive approach to delivering practical legal solutions and driving business outcomes.

About The Team

Our 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.

Location

Atlanta, Georgia or Denver, Colorado. Other locations may be considered for the right candidate.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Compensation

$140,000.00 - $165,000.00

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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EEOC Statement

Global 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.

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