**Who this is for** This role is for a seasoned attorney looking to join a large, collaborative legal team within a Fortune 500 payment technology company. It i
Work type: hybrid
Location: ATLANTA, GEORGIA | CINCINNATI, OHIO
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** This role is for a seasoned attorney looking to join a large, collaborative legal team within a Fortune 500 payment technology company. It is ideal for someone with significant experience in managing commercial agreements and navigating the complexities of the financial services sector. **Key highlights** You will work within a non-hierarchical, collegial environment in the Atlanta headquarters. The role focuses heavily on drafting and negotiating partner, client, and referral agreements while providing legal support for merchant acquiring and processing business lines. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Possess a law degree and at least 3-6 years of relevant experience in a mix of law firm and in-house settings. - Have a strong track record of negotiating commercial contracts within technology or payments industries. - Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise practical business judgment while working autonomously. - Can manage multiple competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
Company Overview
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is a leading payments technology company delivering innovative software and services to customers globally. Our technologies, services and team member expertise allow us to provide a broad range of solutions that enable our customers to operate their businesses more efficiently across a variety of channels around the world.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with approximately 27,000 team members worldwide, Global Payments is a Fortune 500® company and a member of the S&P 500 with worldwide reach spanning over 170 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. For more information, visit [www.globalpaymentsinc.com](http://www.globalpaymentsinc.com)
Legal Department Overview
Global Payments’ Legal Department is led by Executive Vice-President and General Counsel Dara Steele-Belkin. The Legal Department is composed of more than 65 attorneys located throughout the US and worldwide, with its central office located at the corporate headquarters in Atlanta. They work in a collegial, non-hierarchical environment.
Position Information
Global Payments Inc. seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel to join our team. This position will focus on negotiating agreements for Global Payments’ merchant acquiring and indirect processing businesses in the United States. Success in this role requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills and being adept at identifying key legal issues, the ability to work independently (though collaboratively), and effectively communicating with internal stakeholders and customers.
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