Sr. Associate Counsel

Visa is seeking a proactive product and commercial lawyer to join as Senior Associate Counsel supporting Visas Global Product IP and Services organizations. The position will report to a Senior Managing Counsel Visa Legal - Global Product IP and Services.

The role is responsible for supporting Visa Acceptance Solutions products and services including Visa Acceptance Platform Cybersource and other value-added services..  This role will work closely with a small team of Visa Acceptance Solutions product counsels other experienced Visa lawyers and compliance professionals and regularly engage directly with business clients.

Applicants must be skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and challenging but highly rewarding environment have good judgment and strong analytical organizational client counseling and negotiation skills be self-motivated be an optimistic curious and collaborative team player and have a good sense of humor.

The role is based in Atlanta GA.

Visa Is Looking For Someone Who Will

• Work closely with business teams to understand and achieve key business objectives and help them develop compelling product and service offerings
• Draft negotiate and drive to completion complex commercial agreements that achieve business objectives and continue to support those business relationships once consummated
• Provide sophisticated and creative counseling and advice to business teams regarding product development deployment and associated commercial and contracting considerations
• Lead review of product related marketing materials public relations and corporate communications
• Manage regulatory support and evaluation of how shifts in regulatory landscapes may impact Visa and its partners
• Work closely with Visas regional legal and business teams globally and assist these teams in resolving regional and local issues including to achieve consistency on approaches and issues by Visa worldwide
• Provide advice and counsel to business line and management on transactional legal matters and proposed corporate actions and projects
• Review externally facing documentation for compliance with securities laws disclosure policies data use policies and requirements competition law issues etc.
• Where required coordinate and supervise outside counsel for timeliness cost-effectiveness and excellence of service and work product

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 post-JD work experience (or international equivalent)
Valid license to practice in the state where the job is located or the ability to become state registered in-house counsel in good standing

Preferred Qualifications
6 or more years of relevant post-JD work experience (or international equivalent)
Combination of in-house and law firm experience preferred
Strong academic credentials including a J.D. degree (or international equivalent)
Prior experience in at least one of the following areas: payments (and related credit and debit processing) financial services technology or fintech industries
Financial regulatory experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to drive execution in a team environment integrating legal advice and business knowledge while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as needed and engage directly with business clients at all levels
Must be a practical and creative problem-solver with strong business acumen and work ethic
Must be able to manage and drive the legal and regulatory aspects of complex business initiatives both in the U.S. and internationally
Transactional background (corporate commercial arrangements) with significant experience drafting and negotiating a wide array of commercial agreements
Knowledge of privacy and competition laws
Developed business acumen with ability to understand the companys business interests and anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise in various settings
Must be able to multitask and manage a significant workload and a number of clients with minimal supervision

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 this position is 180600.00 to 289300.00 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 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