Senior Level Associate General Counsel Jobs
Senior level associate general counsel jobs place experienced legal professionals in charge of complex litigation strategy, regulatory risk, and the counsel teams that execute across business units. Openings cover on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Banking & Financial Services, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, with employers like AbbVie, Eli Lilly, and Regions Bank hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for an Associate General Counsel, Privacy to join our ever-evolving legal team and help shape the future of global commerce.
What you'll own
- Lead privacy strategy and compliance initiatives supporting the Small & Mid-sized Business (SMB) segment, helping identify and mitigate privacy and data protection risks across merchant-facing products and services.
- Manage and develop a team of privacy professionals, including attorneys and privacy analysts, while providing guidance on regulatory compliance and privacy risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
- Partner closely with legal, compliance, technology, product, marketing, sales, and operations teams to embed Privacy by Design principles into products, services, and business initiatives.
- Advise business and legal leadership on evolving privacy and cybersecurity requirements, including AI regulation, biometric data usage, cross-border data transfers, consumer rights, and emerging global privacy laws.
- Support commercial and product initiatives by providing practical guidance on privacy-related contractual terms, data governance, and strategic business decisions that balance legal risk with business objectives.
What you'll bring
- J.D. or equivalent legal degree with a strong academic record and active license to practice law in the United States, United Kingdom, or a member state of the European Union.
- 8+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years focused on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, or data governance matters.
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing attorneys and other legal professionals, including providing leadership, mentoring, performance feedback, and guidance on complex legal and regulatory matters.
- Deep knowledge of major privacy and data protection frameworks, including GDPR, PIPEDA, GLBA, CPRA, and other U.S. state privacy regulations.
- Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership on complex regulatory, compliance, and privacy matters within a fast-paced business environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business solutions and measurable outcomes.
It's a bonus if you have
- Experience within the payments, fintech, financial services, or highly regulated technology industries.
- CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or similar privacy certification.
- Experience engaging with technology teams on cloud computing, data anonymization, cybersecurity controls, ad tech, and emerging technologies.
- A collaborative leadership style that inspires trusted partnerships and helps teams win as one.
- A client-first mindset with the curiosity and innovation needed to navigate a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.
Compensation
- $180,000.00 - $265,000.00
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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.
#LI-NF
Candidates and applicants are advised they may redact age information from requested items like transcripts, resumes, and certificates attached to their application for positions that can be performed in Colorado.
EEOC Statement
Global Payments 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.
Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.
Job Description
Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for an Associate General Counsel, Privacy to join our ever-evolving legal team and help shape the future of global commerce.
What you'll own
- Lead privacy strategy and compliance initiatives supporting the Small & Mid-sized Business (SMB) segment, helping identify and mitigate privacy and data protection risks across merchant-facing products and services.
- Manage and develop a team of privacy professionals, including attorneys and privacy analysts, while providing guidance on regulatory compliance and privacy risk management across multiple jurisdictions.
- Partner closely with legal, compliance, technology, product, marketing, sales, and operations teams to embed Privacy by Design principles into products, services, and business initiatives.
- Advise business and legal leadership on evolving privacy and cybersecurity requirements, including AI regulation, biometric data usage, cross-border data transfers, consumer rights, and emerging global privacy laws.
- Support commercial and product initiatives by providing practical guidance on privacy-related contractual terms, data governance, and strategic business decisions that balance legal risk with business objectives.
What you'll bring
- J.D. or equivalent legal degree with a strong academic record and active license to practice law in the United States, United Kingdom, or a member state of the European Union.
- 8+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years focused on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, or data governance matters.
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing attorneys and other legal professionals, including providing leadership, mentoring, performance feedback, and guidance on complex legal and regulatory matters.
- Deep knowledge of major privacy and data protection frameworks, including GDPR, PIPEDA, GLBA, CPRA, and other U.S. state privacy regulations.
- Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership on complex regulatory, compliance, and privacy matters within a fast-paced business environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business solutions and measurable outcomes.
It's a bonus if you have
- Experience within the payments, fintech, financial services, or highly regulated technology industries.
- CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or similar privacy certification.
- Experience engaging with technology teams on cloud computing, data anonymization, cybersecurity controls, ad tech, and emerging technologies.
- A collaborative leadership style that inspires trusted partnerships and helps teams win as one.
- A client-first mindset with the curiosity and innovation needed to navigate a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.
Compensation
- $180,000.00 - $265,000.00
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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.
#LI-NF
Candidates and applicants are advised they may redact age information from requested items like transcripts, resumes, and certificates attached to their application for positions that can be performed in Colorado.
EEOC Statement
Global Payments 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.
Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.
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Senior Level Associate General Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level associate general counsel job?
Employers hiring at this level look for attorneys who have independently managed high-stakes matters, advised executive stakeholders, and developed junior legal talent. A strong candidate brings demonstrated ownership of practice areas rather than supporting roles, a record of cross-functional collaboration with business and compliance teams, and the ability to shape legal strategy rather than simply execute it.
Which companies hire senior level associate general counsels?
Companies hiring senior level associate general counsels right now include AbbVie, Eli Lilly, and Regions Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and technology companies that maintain robust in-house legal departments with specialized practice group needs.
Are there remote senior level associate general counsel jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by practice area and employer. About 51% of senior level associate general counsel openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being most common at larger organizations where in-person collaboration with business units is expected at least part of the week.
What makes an associate general counsel role senior level?
Senior level associate general counsel roles are defined by autonomous ownership of significant legal matters, responsibility for advising C-suite and board-level stakeholders, and accountability for outcomes rather than task execution. These positions typically involve supervising or mentoring other attorneys, leading practice groups or functional teams, and contributing directly to legal department strategy and risk management frameworks.
Which industries hire the most senior level associate general counsels?
Senior level associate general counsel roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they face complex regulatory environments, high transaction volume, or significant litigation exposure that requires experienced in-house legal leadership rather than outside counsel alone.