Visa · 1 day ago
Associate Counsel
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$153K/yr - $237K/yr
3+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, and they are seeking a passionate attorney to join their Legal and Ethics & Compliance group. The role involves providing legal guidance for complex commercial agreements and supporting the North America Sales and Client Management team in achieving Visa's strategic initiatives and revenue goals.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
Leading contract negotiations of complex, U.S.-focused business transactions, including Visa Direct, acceptance and other incentive and master services agreements with traditional payment system participants like acquirers, merchants, issuers, processors, and fintech's
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents and contracts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company policies and objectives
Engaging in extensive business dealings with Visa’s external client base fostering strong partnerships and driving mutual growth
Drafting, updating, and managing template agreements and clause libraries to allow for a more efficient contract administration process and conducting regular trainings to sales account executives
Providing day-to-day legal support and strategic legal guidance to Visa’s account executives responsible for managing U.S. client relationships, effectively balancing legal, regulatory, and reputation risks with the achievement of business OKRs and scorecard goals
Reviewing and providing legal approval of external presentations and other written client-facing materials
Coordinating closely with the global deal team regarding incentive deals with U.S. based clients that cover multiple regions, inclusive of the U.S., and
Collaborating closely with internal subject matter experts and regional Visa attorneys to ensure comprehensive and seamless legal support that aligns with company objectives
Qualification
Required
2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)
Juris Doctorate degree with strong academic record from an accredited law school
Current member in good standing of a State Bar with the ability to become barred or a registered in-house counsel in the state where this role is located
Preferred
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)
Licensed to practice law in the U.S. or eligible for registered in-house counsel
3 to 5 years' attorney experience, preferably in top law firm, in-house, or government environments
Prior in-house experience preferred but not required including working with in-house sales teams and advising product teams
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Knowledge of payment service industry required, and experience in payments, banking, corporate and/or commercial law preferred
General knowledge of antitrust, privacy/data, IP and relevant banking laws and regulations
Demonstrated ability to drive execution in a team environment, integrating legal advice and business knowledge while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
Strong people skills with proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal clients and work on cross-functional teams on complex deals
Practical and proactive problem-solver, confident, mature, calm under fire, with a positive attitude
Exceptional analytical ability, and excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills
Strong and motivated work ethic accustomed to a fast-paced environment with the ability to work independently with limited day-to-day oversight
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
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Funding
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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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