Senior Corporate Counsel

Global Payments Inc.

Senior Corporate Counsel leading negotiations for customer-facing agreements in payments technology. Collaborating with business leaders to provide legal guidance and manage complex negotiations.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeAtlanta • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating customer-facing commercial agreements while providing practical legal guidance on regulatory matters and pre-litigation disputes. Possesses strong business judgment and problem-solving capabilities to support business objectives in the technology and payments industries.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.) DegreeCommercial Agreement NegotiationRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeLegal Risk EvaluationStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial AgreementsNegotiating Partner AgreementsReviewing Master Services AgreementsManaging Non-Disclosure AgreementsEvaluating Legal Risks

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationVerbal Communication SkillsProblem-Solving CapabilitiesClient-Focused MindsetAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Membership in U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

Technology IndustryFinancial ServicesFintechPayments IndustryCommercial Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package