Senior Corporate Counsel

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

What you'll own

Provide legal guidance and support on a broad range of corporate matters, including securities, finance, corporate governance, and strategic corporate transactions.

Support capital markets transactions, financing activities, corporate restructurings, intercompany arrangements, rationalization projects, subsidiary management initiatives, integration projects and other corporate matters.

Assist with Board of Directors and committee governance activities, including preparation of resolutions, meeting materials, minutes, and governance disclosures.

Assist in managing corporate filings and maintaining corporate records.

Support annual meeting preparation, director onboarding, governance disclosures, and board evaluations.

Partner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to identify legal risks, develop practical solutions, and drive compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Support SEC reporting obligations and collaborate with internal and external partners on public company governance and regulatory matters.

Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Develop and enhance governance processes, controls, and operational efficiencies.

What you'll bring

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.

5+ years of experience handling corporate law matters, including capital markets transactions, financing arrangements, corporate governance, restructurings, intracompany loans and distributions, entity rationalization initiatives, joint ventures, and related corporate transactions, ideally in a corporate legal department or law firm setting.

It's a bonus if you have

Experience with securities law and SEC reporting.

Experience supporting international and cross-border transactions.

Experience advising Boards of Directors and executive leadership teams.

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting payments, financial services, or technology organizations.

Experience supporting complex, global organizations and a strong interest in the payments industry.

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.

Explore the benefits we offer in the USA

My Health

We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family.

My Money

In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

My Lifestyle

We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year – which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing.

My Family

FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones

My Time Off

We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

Application steps

Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Global Payments, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.

Application Review

Once you’ve submitted your application, Globalpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we'll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.

Interview with a Globalpayer

This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Globalpayers.

Offer and Onboarding

The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Globalpayer.

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Sourcing Model

Recruitment at Global Payments works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. Global Payments does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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