Senior Associate Counsel, Global People & Employment Law

Visa; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa is seeking a Senior Associate Counsel within the People Legal team in Austin, TX. You will serve as a strategic advisor on global employment law, guiding hiring, performance management, terminations, and compliance.

Responsibilities include defending employment-related claims, supervising outside counsel, conducting internal investigations, and supporting people-related aspects of corporate transactions and investments. Hybrid work requires three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required.
• State Bar membership in good standing is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant employment law experience.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in counseling and litigation, particularly in large firms or in-house.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic advisor on global employment law, guiding hiring, performance management, terminations, and compliance.
• Defend employment-related claims and supervise outside counsel.
• Conduct internal investigations.
• Support people-related aspects of corporate transactions and investments.

Skills

Employment law

Counseling

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Legal research

Job description

Visa is seeking a Senior Associate Counsel within the People Legal team in Austin, TX. You will serve as a strategic advisor on global employment law, guiding hiring, performance management, terminations, and compliance.

Responsibilities include defending employment-related claims, supervising outside counsel, conducting internal investigations, and supporting people-related aspects of corporate transactions and investments. Hybrid work requires three days in the office.