Global Payments

Corporate Counsel

Global Payments • $120K — $150K *
Cincinnati, OH 45238Hybrid
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school with active state bar membership.
  • 8+ years of experience in commercial, corporate, regulatory, or fintech legal matters.
  • Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
  • Experience in advising on payment services, fintech, or highly regulated sectors.
  • Strong business judgment with the ability to influence senior leadership.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic legal guidance on complex legal and regulatory matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements and legal documents.
  • Lead negotiations with diverse stakeholders including customers and vendors.
  • Advise on product design, transaction models, and operational processes.
  • Manage claims, disputes, and oversee outside counsel for litigation matters.
  • Monitor changes in laws and provide recommendations to mitigate legal risk.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence global commerce in a leading payments company.
  • Work in a dynamic legal team that adapts to evolving market conditions.
  • Engage with a wide range of complex legal and commercial agreements.
  • Contribute to innovative technology solutions in the fintech space.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to shape legal strategies that support business growth.
Full Job Description

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for aCorporate 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 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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Search open positions that match your skills and interest. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Ready to start your journey with Global Payments? Explore our job opportunities and find out how your expertise can help shape the future of global payments.

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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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