Senior Counsel, Global Payments Solutions

Bank of America; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America seeks a senior attorney to advise the Global Payments Solutions (GPS) business on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters related to payments, merchant services, deposits, liquidity management, and trade finance solutions.

The role includes reviewing documents, negotiating agreements, guiding internal partners, and supervising outside counsel while ensuring compliance across domestic and international payment networks.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of law firm or internal counsel experience in payments or financial services.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes legal issues affecting GPS products, services and regulatory matters.
• Negotiates legal documents and commercial agreements; interprets laws for business use.
• Provides risk-based legal advice to internal partners and leadership.
• Directs outside counsel and coordinates work with Paralegals and other staff.
• Advises on regulatory matters related to domestic and international payment systems (Fedwire, CHIPS, SWIFT).
• Collaborates with compliance, risk, audit and business stakeholders to mitigate risks.
• Supports development of innovative payment solutions including digital assets and distributed ledger technologies.

Skills

Advisory

Influence

Interpret Relevant Laws

Policies, Procedures

Risk Management

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Issue Management

Legal Drafting and Writing

Regulatory Compliance

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Executive Presence

Legal Structures and Forms

Problem Solving

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

Bank of America seeks a senior attorney to advise the Global Payments Solutions (GPS) business on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters related to payments, merchant services, deposits, liquidity management, and trade finance solutions.

The role includes reviewing documents, negotiating agreements, guiding internal partners, and supervising outside counsel while ensuring compliance across domestic and international payment networks.