Sr. Associate Counsel

Visa; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Visa seeks a proactive Senior Associate Counsel to support Global Product, IP and Services in a dynamic, hybrid role in San Francisco. You will partner with product and business teams on emerging tech initiatives, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, and advise on regulatory matters.

Required: a J.D. or international equivalent, 5+ years of relevant experience, and state licensure or eligibility. Strong collaboration and judgment are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience with a law degree or advanced degree as listed.
• Active license to practice law in the state or the ability to become in-house counsel in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide sophisticated counseling to product and business teams on emerging technology initiatives.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements to meet business objectives.
• Lead review of product marketing materials and regulatory considerations.
• Coordinate with regional legal teams and outside counsel as needed.

Skills

Legal counseling

Negotiation

Regulatory awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. or equivalent

California bar license or eligibility

Job description

About Us

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

Visa is seeking a proactive product and commercial lawyer to join as Senior Associate Counsel supporting Visa’s Global Product, IP and Services organizations. The position will report to a Vice President, Visa Legal - Global Product, IP and Services.

The role is responsible for supporting Visa Growth Products and Partnerships involving emerging technology. This role will work closely with a small team of 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, and have a good sense of humor.

Visa Is Looking For Someone Who Will

• Provide sophisticated and creative counseling to our product and business teams developing products and initiatives in emerging technology including agentic commerce, digital wallets, and stablecoins.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements that achieve business objectives
• Lead review of product related marketing materials, public relations and corporate communications
• Manage regulatory support and evaluation of how shifts in regulatory landscapes may impact Visa and its partners
• Work closely with Visa’s regional legal and business teams globally, and assist these teams in resolving regional and local issues
• Where required, coordinate and supervise outside counsel for timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and excellence of service and work product

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

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
• 5 or more years of post-JD work experience (or international equivalent)
• 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 advising on payments services, particularly supporting global product launches and driving the legal and regulatory aspects of complex business initiatives
• Familiarity with U.S. federal and state payments and privacy laws
• 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
• 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.