Associate Counsel, Commercial - job 20 of 25

As the Associate Counsel, Commercial at Visa, you'll primarily focus on drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, providing legal counsel to business teams, and reviewing marketing materials. You will also oversee compliance with various laws and policies, and work with international teams to ensure consistency in legal approaches, thereby playing a pivotal role in supporting Visa's strategic goals.

To be considered for the Associate Counsel, Commercial position at Visa, candidates typically need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a valid law license. Experience in commercial law and contract negotiation is essential, along with strong analytical, client counseling, and negotiation skills. Familiarity with compliance and regulatory issues in a corporate setting will be a significant advantage.

Essential skills for the Associate Counsel, Commercial role at Visa include strong analytical abilities, excellent negotiation skills, and a knack for creative problem-solving. Additionally, you should possess good judgment, the capacity to manage multiple priorities, and have a positive and collaborative attitude to work effectively within a team.

In the Associate Counsel, Commercial role at Visa, you'll work closely with regional legal teams, compliance professionals, and various business units within the company. Collaboration is key, as you’ll be resolving local issues, ensuring consistent legal practices, and providing necessary legal support and advice across different jurisdictions.

The Associate Counsel, Commercial position at Visa offers a hybrid work model. While you'll have the flexibility to work remotely, regular in-office days will also be expected, and these will be confirmed by your hiring manager. This setup allows for a balance between in-person collaboration and remote flexibility.

Talk about specific instances where you successfully negotiated complex agreements. Highlight the strategies you used to align the agreements with business objectives and any challenges you overcame during the negotiations.

Share a specific example focusing on the steps you took to analyze the issue, the solution you proposed, and the outcome. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively under pressure.

Explain your approach to staying informed about relevant laws and regulations. Talk about how you integrate this knowledge into your legal advice, highlighting any tools or methods you use to track regulatory changes.

Discuss specific strategies, such as using project management tools or establishing a priorities list. Provide examples of how these methods have helped you manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Illustrate how you communicate effectively, listen to client needs, and package legal advice in a business-friendly manner. Mention any techniques you use to foster trust and collaboration.

Share an experience with managing outside counsel. Discuss any challenges you encountered, how you addressed them, and the outcomes of those efforts, highlighting the importance of cost management and quality control.

Provide examples of successful teamwork where you played a key role. Emphasize your ability to cooperate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and how effective communication contributed to the team's success.

Describe your systematic approach to reviewing documents, including key factors you assess for compliance. Mention how you balance legal considerations with the business objectives of these materials.

Convey your enthusiasm for Visa’s mission and how the role aligns with your career objectives. Highlight specific aspects of the company or the position that attract you, such as its innovative services and collaborative culture.

Discuss how the Associate Counsel, Commercial position fits into your overall career aspirations, including your desire to grow within the legal field and possibly take on more leadership responsibilities in the future.