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Sr. Associate Counsel
Visa
San Francisco, USA
Full-time
Senior · 3+ years experience
Onsite
USD 180600-289300 / year
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Role Overview
Visa is seeking a proactive product and commercial lawyer to join as Senior 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.
The role can be based in San Francisco, CA or Atlanta, GA.
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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
- Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
- 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
- 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, financial services, technology or fintech industries
- Transactional background (corporate, commercial arrangements) with significant experience drafting and negotiating a wide array of commercial agreements
- Financial regulatory experience
- 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
- 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
- Information for US Applicants
- For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $180,600 to $289,300 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 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 protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
- 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
- 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, financial services, technology or fintech industries
- Transactional background (corporate, commercial arrangements) with significant experience drafting and negotiating a wide array of commercial agreements
- Financial regulatory experience
- 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
- 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
- Information for US Applicants
- For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $180,600 to $289,300 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 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 protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
About Visa
Financial Services10,001+Founded 1958
Visa is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, banks, and governments in over 200 countries through its electronic payment network, VisaNet.
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