Job DescriptionVisa is seeking a proactive product and commercial lawyer to join as Associate Counsel supporting Visa's Global Commercial & Money Movement Solutions organization.
The role is responsible for supporting Commercial & Money Movement Solutions (CMS) products and services, including Visa Direct, Visa Commercial Solutions, and Visa Government Solutions. The CMS Legal Team works at the cutting edge of new payment technologies, innovation, and the fintech industry, which brings unique and novel challenges and opportunities every day. This role will work closely with a team of CMS 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.
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
- Provide sophisticated and creative counseling and advice to business teams regarding product development, deployment, and associated commercial, regulatory, IP, privacy, 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 Visa's regional legal and business teams globally, and assist these teams in resolving regional and local issues, including achieving consistency on approaches and issues by Visa worldwide
- Provide expert advice on regulatory, data protection, and other issues, and liaise with internal specialist members of the Legal & Compliance Department and/or external counsel
- Build a thorough understanding of the payments industry and Visa's products and services while seamlessly incorporating them into strategic decisions and advice
- Provide training to business teams on key legal issues, processes and policies
- 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.
QualificationsBasic Qualifications:
- 2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD).
- 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
- 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, 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 company's 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.
U.S. Applicants OnlyThe estimated salary range for this position is $152,900.00 to $ 237,000.00 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.
Work HoursVaries upon the needs of the department.
Travel RequirementsThis position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical RequirementsThis 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.
