Lead Counsel – Intellectual Property

Global Payments Inc.

. Develop and manage global patent prosecution strategies aligned with the company’s technology and product roadmap .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $186,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patent prosecution and IP counseling, with a strong focus on developing global patent strategies and managing IP portfolios. Capable of drafting and negotiating complex IP agreements while providing strategic advice to engineering and product teams.

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J.D. From An ABA-Accredited Law SchoolAdmission To U.S. State BarAdmission To Practice Before The USPTO8+ Years Of Experience In Patent ProsecutionExperience Managing Outside Patent Counsel

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Hard Skills

Patent ProsecutionIP CounselingDrafting IP AgreementsNegotiating Technology LicensesManaging Global IP PortfoliosEvaluating Invention DisclosuresIP EnforcementRisk AllocationMergers And Acquisitions SupportCross-Border Transactions

Soft Skills

CollaborationAutonomyAdvisory SkillsLeadershipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission To U.S. State BarUSPTO Admission

Industry Keywords

TechnologySaaSFinancial ServicesPaymentsInternational IP Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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
Operate with a high degree of autonomy and serve as a subject-matter expert on patent and IP issues
Lead innovation strategy and maintain visibility with senior leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
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
Technical background in software, computer science, or electrical engineering (bonus)
Experience in technology, payments, financial services, or SaaS industries (bonus)
Experience with international IP strategy and cross-border transactions (bonus)
If working in the United States, required to undergo a drug test after a conditional offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision care
EAP programs
Paid time off
Recognition programs
Retirement and investment options
Charitable gift matching programs
Worldwide days of service
Bonus eligibility