Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments 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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Job DescriptionVisa USA Inc., a Visa Inc. company, needs a Sr. Associate Counsel, Legal (multiple openings) in San Francisco, CA to:
- Support Visa’s Global Product, IP and Solutions Group within the Legal department.
- Responsible for supporting a variety of products, services, and operational functions, either as the lead attorney or as part of a team of experienced counsel, including core product suite (credit, debit, prepaid, commercial), value-added services, new payments flows, mobile, digital, fraud, identity, and Visa developer platform.
- Work closely with other experienced lawyers and compliance professionals.
- Engage with senior-level business clients.
- Position reports to the San Francisco, California office and may allow for partial telecommuting.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Law, Legal Studies, or related field, and 5 years of experience in the job offered or in a legal counsel-related occupation.
- Experience must include:
- Domestic and cross-border payments and technology transactions industry experience;
- Managing and driving legal and regulatory aspects of complex business initiatives;
- Working closely with business and technology teams, including senior management, to understand and achieve key business objectives and help them develop compelling product and service offerings;
- Drafting, negotiating, and driving to completion complex commercial agreements that achieve business objectives;
- Providing counseling and advice to senior-level business and technology teams regarding product development, deployment, and associated commercial and contracting considerations;
- Working closely with regional and local legal and business teams globally and assisting these teams in resolving regional and local issues, including to achieve consistency on approaches and issues; and
- Initiating and helping drive process and efficiency improvements across the legal team.
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state of California.
Worksite: San Francisco, CA
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.
Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel.
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 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.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $178,360.00 USD to $283,100.00 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.
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What We Do
At Visa, we are driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. As our products and technology have evolved with the world, Visa remains ubiquitous, reaching new customers in new and often invisible ways. We are at the center of this digital revolution with a network that connects people with over 80 million businesses all over the world. And Visa’s network is expanding, accelerating our growth. Our resilient business model, with its strong track record of success, will provide you with amazing opportunities to grow in your career, as well.
We are looking for people like YOU. Come join a people-centric company where you can invest in your career.
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Why Work With Us
Our employees are our company. Creating an inclusive and diverse workplace has been our key priority. With our purpose to “uplift everyone, everywhere” as our guide, we’re building an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated and drive success inside our company and out in our communities.
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