Visa · 1 day ago
Sr. Counsel, Corporate Governance
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$242K/yr - $315K/yr
10+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions globally. The Senior Counsel will manage complex corporate governance and legal entity management matters, oversee a team of paralegals, and provide legal advice to senior leaders on corporate law and governance issues.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
Managing complex corporate governance and legal entity management matters, including incorporations, dissolutions, reorganizations, M&A integration, and ongoing compliance with local legal requirements
Oversee a team of paralegals responsible for global legal entity management
Provide advice and counsel to the Company’s senior leaders on corporate law and governance matters
Monitor corporate governance best practices and regulatory and legislative developments
Provide proactive advice on compliance with applicable standards and updates to policies
Collaborate with others in Legal, Risk, Tax, Treasury, Controllership, HR, and Compliance as well as other functions within the Company
Qualification
Required
10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Support Controllership, Treasury, Tax, HR, and other legal and cross-functional teams to execute and manage key corporate projects, restructurings, and transactions
Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with business partners and push projects to completion
Have good judgment and strong analytical skills combined with a practical approach to problem solving
A high level of self-motivation, initiative, and ability to operate effectively as a collaborative team player across different functions, senior leaders, and external stakeholders
Ability to be responsive and flexible in a fast-paced and challenging environment
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to details
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
Juris Doctor degree with 10 or more years or experience as in-house or outside counsel advising on corporate governance, legal entity management, securities, or transactional work
International experience preferred, ideally with experience in complex cross jurisdictional projects, especially within a global/international company
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company
Visa
Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TNB Financial Services
2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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