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Lead Legal Counsel
2 months ago
Company Overview
Visa stands as a global leader in payment solutions and technology, facilitating over 259 billion transactions annually across more than 200 countries and territories.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to connect the world through innovative, reliable, and secure payment networks, empowering individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive.
Position Overview
This role reports to a Senior Managing Counsel within the Commercial and Money Movement Solutions (CMS) Legal team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide comprehensive legal guidance and support to the CMS division on various complex commercial issues and initiatives, including Visa Direct and other CMS offerings, collaborating with global colleagues to address daily legal requirements.
3. Engage and oversee external legal counsel on diverse matters, critically assessing legal analyses and translating them into clear, actionable guidance for business teams.
4. Contribute to Visa's thought leadership in the money movement sector and assist in the development of innovative products and services.5. Understand Visa's strategic objectives, recognizing interconnections between legal matters and proactively ensuring they receive appropriate attention to manage legal risks effectively.6. Manage daily legal inquiries and lead all relevant legal activities.7. Provide training to business units on legal matters, processes, and policies.
8. Cultivate and maintain relationships to ensure effective legal support delivery, coordinating with other Visa departments globally to align with business needs and policies.
9. Actively contribute to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Legal, Ethics & Compliance division.Work Environment:
This is a hybrid role, with employees expected to work from the office 2-3 days a week based on leadership guidance and business needs.
Qualifications:
Applicants should demonstrate strong capabilities in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment. Essential skills include:
- 10+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8+ years with an Advanced Degree (e.g., JD/MBA) or 3+ years with a PhD.
- Admitted to practice law in the United States and in good standing.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong academic background.
Preferred Qualifications:
12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years with an Advanced Degree, or 6+ years with a PhD, along with:
- Experience in commercial law and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Familiarity with in-house legal operations within a large technology organization.
- Enthusiasm for becoming an expert advisor in the payments industry.
Additional Information:
- Work Hours: Varies based on departmental needs.
- Travel Requirements: This position may require travel 5-10% of the time.
- Mental/Physical Requirements: The role will be performed in an office setting, requiring the ability to sit and stand at a desk, communicate effectively, and operate standard office equipment.
Visa is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
