Senior Corporate Counsel at Global Payments

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Payments, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Law degree from ABA accredited law school and membership in good standing of any state bar
Minimum of 3-6 years of relevant experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience
Experience negotiating agreements and navigating regulatory requirements in technology, financial services, and/or payments industries strongly preferred
Strong skills and deep experience in drafting and negotiating customer facing commercial agreements
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills; strong interpersonal skills essential
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and to multi-task in a fast paced, demanding environment
Demonstrated ability to apply innovative problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound, practical business judgment while working autonomously
Ability to work independently, but in a team environment

Responsibilities

Collaborate with multiple business lines within the company, senior business leaders, and legal team members, on customer contract negotiations, pre-litigation disputes, and regulatory filings and requests
Draft and negotiate customer facing commercial agreements, including partner agreements, referral agreements, client agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, and other supporting documents
Support and/or lead department projects and initiatives designed to improve legal service delivery within the businesses

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Contract NegotiationLegal AgreementsMerchant AcquiringPayments ProcessingCorporate LawWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Senior Corporate Counsel position?

Candidates need a law degree from an ABA accredited law school, membership in good standing of any state bar, and a minimum of 3-6 years of relevant experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience, including experience negotiating.

What key skills are needed to succeed in this role?

Success requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, being adept at identifying key legal issues, the ability to work independently (though collaboratively), and effectively communicating with internal stakeholders and customers.

What is the work environment like in the Legal Department?

The Legal Department works in a collegial, non-hierarchical environment with more than 65 attorneys located throughout the US and worldwide, centered at the corporate headquarters in Atlanta.

Where is the position located?

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What is the salary or compensation for this role?

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