Global Payments

Corporate Counsel

Global Payments • $120K — $150K *
Atlanta, GA 30349Hybrid
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from accredited law school and good standing with a U.S. state bar.
  • 8+ years of legal experience in commercial, corporate, regulatory, fintech, payments, or financial services law.
  • Strong skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
  • Expertise in advising on payment services and financial services in highly regulated environments.
  • Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice while engaging effectively with senior leadership.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal guidance on complex legal matters affecting platforms and payment services.
  • Draft and negotiate various commercial agreements, balancing legal risk with business aims.
  • Lead negotiations with various stakeholders, offering practical legal solutions for growth.
  • Advise stakeholders on product designs, transaction models, and commercial risk management.
  • Manage legal disputes and oversee external counsel for litigation matters.
  • Advise on legal aspects of integrated payments, compliance, and data privacy issues.
  • Support risk management strategies for new products and partnerships.
  • Monitor legal developments and recommend proactive measures to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the future of global commerce in a leading payments company.
  • Inclusive and dynamic team environment promoting growth and learning.
  • Mentorship from industry experts for professional development.
  • Empowerment to make impactful decisions within your role.
  • Collaboration-focused company culture with a strong emphasis on innovation.
Full Job Description
Ready to take your career global?

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

What you'll own
  • Provide strategic legal guidance to business leaders and stakeholders on complex legal, regulatory, risk, compliance, commercial, product, and operational matters impacting our Platforms & Integrated business, including embedded payments and payment facilitator offerings.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and execute complex commercial agreements and legal documents while balancing legal risk with business objectives, including platform agreements, software and technology agreements, referral and reseller agreements, partner agreements, processing agreements, and other strategic commercial arrangements.
  • Lead or support negotiations with customers, vendors, software partners, independent software vendors (ISVs), payment facilitators, platforms, referral channels, and other third parties, providing practical legal solutions that enable business growth.
  • Advise cross-functional stakeholders on product design, partner and customer structures, transaction and fee models, go-to-market initiatives, operational processes, and commercial risk allocation across payment services and software-enabled commerce solutions.
  • Manage claims, disputes, litigation, and pre-litigation matters, including directing and overseeing outside counsel when appropriate.
  • Advise on legal issues affecting integrated and embedded payments, payment facilitator programs, financial services, software licensing, intellectual property, data privacy, procurement, and other legal matters impacting Global Payments' products, services, and operations.
  • Support the business in identifying and mitigating legal risk associated with new and existing products, partnerships, commercial arrangements, and distribution models while helping the business scale in a pragmatic and commercially sound manner.
  • Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations, assess potential business impacts, and provide proactive recommendations to stakeholders.


What you'll bring
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 8+ years of legal experience providing counsel on complex commercial, corporate, regulatory, transactional, fintech, payments, or financial services matters.
  • Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements and managing legal risk in a business environment.
  • Experience advising on payment services, fintech, software-enabled commerce, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice while exercising strong business judgment and working effectively with senior leadership.
  • Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities.


It's a bonus if you have
  • Experience supporting embedded payments, integrated payments, platform business models, payment facilitator arrangements, merchant services, software partnerships, or related payment services offerings.
  • Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks affecting payment services, partner-enabled distribution models, merchant-facing products, and software-enabled commerce.
  • Working knowledge of intellectual property, privacy and data protection, software licensing, insurance, and vendor management matters.
  • In-house experience supporting payments, fintech, software, or financial services businesses.
  • A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring others, driving cross-functional alignment, and delivering innovative legal solutions.
  • A client-focused mindset that demonstrates curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to helping the business achieve successful 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. Apply now to take your career global.

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About Global Payments

Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) is a transaction processors and offers worldwide electronic transaction processing services through their high speed, robust electronic information networks. These networks process billions of business and consumer payment card and money transfer transactions annually for customers in the United States, Canada, Europe and Latin America. Global Payments also provides business-to-business payment card and processing services, such as money transfer, cash management, financial electronic data interchange, management information and reporting services.

Global Payments Careers

Join the dynamic team at Global Payments, a leader in payment technology services worldwide. As a pivotal player in the financial technology sector, Global Payments offers unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward through innovation and leadership.

Work You’ll Do

At Global Payments, you’ll engage in meaningful work that directly impacts global commerce. Our team is dedicated to redefining how money moves around the world, and by joining us, you’ll contribute to a secure, seamless payment experience for businesses and consumers alike.

Empower Your Professional Growth

Global Payments is not just a company; it's a vibrant community where career growth is fostered through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs. We believe in nurturing the skills of our employees with advanced training and ample networking opportunities, ensuring every team member can achieve their career aspirations.

Innovate with Us

Innovation is at the heart of Global Payments. Our employees are encouraged to think big and create solutions that influence the industry. With a culture that thrives on new ideas, we provide the tools and freedom necessary for professional breakthroughs.

Join Our Inclusive Team

Diversity and inclusion are the foundations of our corporate culture. At Global Payments, we celebrate diverse perspectives and believe they contribute to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members, regardless of their background, can thrive.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for your next challenge or a recent graduate eager to start your career, Global Payments has a position for you. From full-time positions to internships, our hiring process is designed to find not just the right skills but also the right fit for our culture.

Benefits That Work For You

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. From health insurance to retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team is equipped to succeed both at work and in life.

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Learn more about Global Payments
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$25.8 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$584.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+31.1%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
NASDAQ
GPN
* Ladders Estimates

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