Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property

Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property What You'll Own This role plays a critical part in supporting the company’s innovation and technology strategy, primarily focusing on patent prosecution and intellectual‑property‑driven commercial transactions. The successful candidate will combine deep technical and IP experience with strong business judgment and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, global technology environment. They will operate with a high degree of autonomy and serve as a subject‑matter expert on patent and IP issues within the company, leading innovation strategy while maintaining high visibility with senior leaders. 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 coordinate with litigation counsel as needed. Contribute to broader legal department initiatives and process improvements. What You Bring 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. Its a Bonus If You Have 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. EEO 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr