Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property

Overview At Global Payments, you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. The Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property will support the company’s innovation and technology strategy, primarily focusing on patent prosecution and intellectual‑property‑driven commercial transactions. The role is highly autonomous and positions the incumbent as a subject‑matter expert on patent and IP issues within a fast‑paced, global technology environment. Responsibilities Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Strategy – Develop and manage global patent prosecution strategies aligned with the company’s technology and product roadmap; oversee preparation, filing, and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications; manage outside patent counsel and external service providers; partner with engineering and product teams to evaluate invention disclosures and advise on patent strategy. Intellectual Property Commercial Matters – Draft, review, and negotiate IP‑related commercial agreements, including technology licenses, SaaS agreements, development and collaboration agreements, and strategic partnerships; advise internal stakeholders on IP ownership, licensing structures, and risk allocation; support IP‑related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments. Counseling & Collaboration – Provide practical IP counseling to engineering, product, and business teams; support IP enforcement, disputes, and coordination with litigation counsel as needed; contribute to broader legal department initiatives and process improvements. Qualifications J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar. Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). 8+ years of experience in patent prosecution and IP counseling, including law firm and/or in‑house experience. Experience managing outside patent counsel and global IP portfolios. Preferred technical background in software, computer science, or electrical engineering. Experience in technology, payments, financial services, or SaaS industries. Experience with international IP strategy and cross‑border transactions. Benefits & Compensation Competitive salary range: $177,100.00–$267,400.00 (actual offer based on experience and location). Voice in the future of Fintech. Always‑on learning and development. Collaborative work environment. Opportunities to give back. Bonus and benefits package. EEOC Statement Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired. #J-18808-Ljbffr