Sr. Associate Counsel, Global Sourcing

Visa is seeking a commercial technology and sourcing transactions attorney to join the legal team that supports Visas global sourcing function. The attorney will report to the Vice President Visa Legal (Global Sourcing and Visa Technology & Operations LLC)

The role will work on a variety of strategic sourcing and purchase and resale transactions with leading information technology hardware data telecommunications software SaaS/PaaS/IaaS and professional services companies around the world. In addition the role includes responsibility for reviewing updating and creating templates in collaboration with stakeholders across Visa including regulatory compliance risk data privacy technology sourcing and intellectual property. 

Applicants must be:

• skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and challenging but highly rewarding environment

• a thought leader on strategic sourcing engagements

• have good judgment and strong analytical client counseling and negotiation skills

• self-motivated

• optimistic curious and collaborative team player

• coachable and choose to see feedback as an opportunity to grow (not personally)

• able to manage complex matters with no supervision and complex matters with little to no assistance

• able demonstrate good collaboration and partnership skills with well-established relationships with clients/cross-functional teams

Visa Is Looking For Someone Who Will:

• Work closely with business and technology teams including senior management to understand and achieve key business objectives

• Draft negotiate and drive to completion complex commercial technology and strategic sourcing agreements that achieve business objectives and where necessary meet regulatory requirements

• Provide sophisticated and creative counseling and advice to business and technology teams regarding deal structures and associated commercial and contracting considerations

• Initiate and help drive process and efficiency improvements across the legal team and Visas global sourcing function

• Able to juggle multiple complex matters while maintaining objectivity

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
At least 3-10 years of legal practice including at least 4 years supporting a sophisticated sourcing function (in-house or at law firm) in technology and services
Admitted or licensed to practice in Texas or California.
Able to work independently and collaborating with executive-level partners with little or no supervision
Practical and can-do problem-solver with strong business acumen confidence maturity and calm under fire
Demonstrated ability to lead and drive complex commercial and technology transactions including internationally
Excellent legal analytical skills with the ability to integrate legal advice and business knowledge while providing equitable advice regarding risks and benefits

Preferred Qualifications
Experience at a top-tier law firm (or in-house at Fortune 100 company supporting Sourcing)
Prior experience supporting sourcing for technology financial services or telecommunications companies

Additional Information :

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 176800.00 to 230000.00 USD per year which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location. In addition this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time