Senior IP Counsel: Patent Strategy & Tech Transactions

Global Payments Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 186,000 - 280,800; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. seeks a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property to join the Legal team and shape the future of global commerce. You will lead patent prosecution, manage IP portfolios, and negotiate licenses while advising on IP ownership and strategy.

The role requires 8+ years in IP, USPTO practice, and experience with external counsel; strong collaboration with engineering and product teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in patent prosecution and IP counseling.
• Experience managing outside patent counsel and global IP portfolios.
• Experience drafting and negotiating IP-related agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage global patent prosecution strategies aligned with technology roadmap.
• Oversee preparation, filing, and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications; manage outside counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related commercial agreements and licenses.
• Provide IP counseling to engineering, product and business teams; support IP enforcement and disputes.

Skills

Patent prosecution

IP counseling

Outside counsel management

Licensing negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission in at least one US state

Job description

Global Payments Inc. seeks a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property to join the Legal team and shape the future of global commerce. You will lead patent prosecution, manage IP portfolios, and negotiate licenses while advising on IP ownership and strategy.

The role requires 8+ years in IP, USPTO practice, and experience with external counsel; strong collaboration with engineering and product teams is essential.