Associate Counsel, Commercial Law

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Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259billion payment transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
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We are seeking a passionate and driven attorney to join Visas Legal and Ethics & Compliance group. Reporting directly to the Senior Managing Counsel responsible for this area, you will be at the forefront of Visas strategic initiatives and revenue goals in an everevolving and competitive payments ecosystem. Your expertise will be crucial in providing innovative and pragmatic legal guidance for complex commercial agreements with some of Visas most important clients. In particular, you will focus on our Visa Direct, acceptance agreements, and other incentive and strategic alliance agreements with our leading U.We are looking for an organized, selfmotivated individual who thrives in a fastpaced, global environment and can work both independently and collaboratively to support Visas commercial goals in a complex, global environment.
Lead 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 such as acquirers, merchants, issuers, processors, and fintechs.
Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and contracts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company policies and objectives.
Engage in extensive business dealings with Visas external client base, fostering strong partnerships and driving mutual growth.
Draft, update, and manage template agreements and clause libraries to allow for a more efficient contract administration process and conduct regular trainings to sales account executives.
Provide daytoday legal support and strategic legal guidance to Visas 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.
Review and provide legal approval of external presentations and other written clientfacing materials.
Collaborate closely with internal subject matter experts and regional Visa attorneys to ensure comprehensive and seamless legal support that aligns with company objectives.
Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD).
~ Juris Doctorate degree with a strong academic record from an accredited law school.
~ Current member in good standing of a State Bar with the ability to become barred or registered inhouse counsel in the state where this role is located.

3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors 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 inhouse counsel.
~3 to 5 years attorney experience, preferably in a top law firm, inhouse, or government environment.
~ 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.
~ Practical and proactive problemsolver, confident, mature, calm under fire, with a positive attitude.
~ Exceptional analytical ability, and excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills.
~ Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 510% of the time.
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, and 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 protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package that may include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.
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