Associate Counsel, Commercial - job 19 of 25

As an Associate Counsel, Commercial at Visa, you will be responsible for drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, providing legal counsel to business teams, and reviewing product-related marketing materials. Additionally, you'll collaborate with Visa's regional legal teams to address local and global legal issues, ensuring compliance with securities laws and competition guidelines.

Visa is looking for candidates with a strong legal background, ideally with experience in commercial law. You should have excellent negotiation and analytical skills, be able to manage multiple priorities, and possess a collaborative mindset. A law degree and experience in a related field will significantly bolster your application for the Associate Counsel, Commercial role.

The Associate Counsel, Commercial plays a vital role in aligning legal support with Visa's business goals. By drafting and negotiating agreements, providing strategic legal guidance, and ensuring that marketing materials comply with regulations, this role helps maintain efficient business operations while safeguarding Visa's interests.

At Visa, you can expect a hybrid work environment where flexibility is key. You’ll be working in an engaging atmosphere with a collaborative team of experienced lawyers and compliance professionals. The culture emphasizes innovation and creativity, making it a field where your legal acumen can shine.

Visa is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees. As an Associate Counsel, Commercial, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse legal challenges and develop relationships across the organization. This position can lead to further advancement within Visa's legal department, based on your performance and initiative.

When answering this question, highlight your previous experience, mentioning specific types of agreements you have drafted. Discuss challenges you faced and how you overcame them, demonstrating your understanding of commercial law and your attention to detail.

Talk about your organizational strategies, like using task management tools or prioritizing urgent matters. Provide an example of a busy period where you successfully managed multiple projects to show your ability to thrive under pressure.

Showcase your negotiation and communication skills by detailing a past experience where you navigated a disagreement. Emphasize your approach to understanding the client's perspective while firmly presenting legal considerations.

Mention your commitment to continuous education through attending webinars, subscribing to legal publications, or participating in professional organizations. This demonstrates your proactive approach to staying current in your field.

Detail your approach to reviewing marketing materials, focusing on compliance with legal standards and alignment with business goals. Include examples of the types of issues you typically spot during reviews.

Provide a specific example, emphasizing your problem-solving skills and the creative strategies you implemented to reach a resolution, outlining the outcome and any lessons learned.

Illustrate your ability to work collaboratively by sharing an example of a successful team project. Highlight your contributions and the importance of collaboration in achieving common legal and business objectives.

Express your enthusiasm for Visa's innovative culture and industry leadership. Talk about how your values align with Visa's mission and your aspiration to contribute to their impactful projects in the financial services sector.

Discuss your methods for integrating legal standards into your advisory role. Explain how you research relevant laws, communicate guidelines to clients, and implement effective compliance strategies.

Mention your experiences in managing relationships with outside counsel, emphasizing how you ensured timely and cost-effective delivery of legal services and maintained high-quality standards.