Senior Associate Counsel, People Legal

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

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

Senior Associate Counsel, People Legal

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Organising Institution / Firm

Visa

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Austin, TX (Hybrid)

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Juris Doctorate (JD) degree, State Bar membership, and minimum 5 years of relevant employment law experience.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Senior Associate Counsel, People Legal
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Visa
Description: Visa is inviting applications for the position of Senior Associate Counsel within the People & Corporate Affairs Legal team. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic advisor on global employment law, providing guidance on 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.
Eligibility: Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of a State Bar. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required. Preferred qualifications include experience in both counseling and litigation, particularly within a large law firm or in-house corporate environment.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid - 3 days in office required)
Fees: None
Application Link: Not specified
Contact Information: Not specified