Junior Lawyer Marketing, sponsorship and brand initiatives

Join a dynamic collaborative and high-performing Commercial Legal Team at Visa supporting innovative marketing sponsorship and brand initiatives across the Europe region. This role is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced regulated environment and is passionate about the intersection of law marketing and technology.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Business Partnering

• Provide pragmatic solution-oriented legal advice on marketing services advertising sponsorship and brand initiatives including digital campaigns social media influencer partnerships and promotional activities.
• Advise on and negotiate contracts with marketing agencies creative partners talent and media buying services.
• Support the business on marketing services sponsorships and strategic alliances ensuring alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve external presentations and client-facing materials for legal compliance.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with advertising standards consumer protection laws data privacy (including GDPR) and intellectual property laws.
• Identify and mitigate legal and reputational risks associated with marketing activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting marketing and advertising and update internal stakeholders accordingly.

Contract Management

• Draft review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including marketing services sponsorship talent and promotional contracts.
• Maintain and update contract templates and clause libraries for marketing-related agreements.
• Manage day-to-day legal queries and business transactions within the marketing and commercial space.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Marketing Brand Procurement and Product teams to support strategic initiatives and ensure legal advice is aligned with business needs.
• Provide training and guidance to business teams on legal considerations for marketing campaigns and compliance best practices.

Governance & Policy

• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and guidelines for marketing compliance.
• Proactively support the Legal Regulatory & Compliance Divisions planning cohesion and efficiency.

AI Technology and Innovation

• Use artificial intelligence (AI) in marketing advertising in commercial initiatives ensuring compliance with evolving laws regulations and internal policies.
• Support the review and implementation of AI-driven marketing tools.
• Monitor development in AI regulation and proactively update internal stakeholders on risks opportunities and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain guidelines for the responsible use of AI in marketing and commercial activities.

Why Join Us

Be part of a team that values diversity creativity and a can-do attitude. Youll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge marketing and brand initiatives shape the future of payments and make a real impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications :

Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (other jurisdictions considered).
• 14 years post-qualification experience ideally in marketing advertising media and commercial law.
• Demonstrable experience at a recognized law firm and/or in-house legal environment preferably within a regulated business or technology/digital sector.
• Strong knowledge of consumer protection advertising regulations data privacy and intellectual property law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable interest or experience in advising on legal issues related to AI.
• Ability to manage a varied and busy workload prioritize effectively and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude high level of integrity and intellectual curiosity.
• Desirable:
• Knowledge of the payments industry or financial services environment.
• Experience with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional contracts.
• Previous experience supporting a Marketing function.
• Skills & Attributes
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Growth mindset and willingness to tackle complex or novel issues.

Additional Information :

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time