Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional - job 26 of 42

The Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional at Visa has a variety of critical responsibilities, including providing legal advice on transactional matters, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, and supporting business teams in achieving their key objectives. Additionally, this role involves managing regulatory compliance and engaging in product development discussions, ensuring that legal considerations are embedded in every service offering.

Candidates applying for the Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional role at Visa should possess a law degree and relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate or transactional setting. Skills in analytical reasoning, client counseling, negotiation, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential. A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving are also highly valued.

In the Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional role at Visa, the attorney will work closely with business teams to provide sophisticated legal advice during the product development process, addressing contractual considerations, compliance with applicable regulations, and risk assessment. This collaboration ensures that legal aspects align seamlessly with business objectives to create innovative value-added services.

The Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional position at Visa is a hybrid role, with expectations for in-office days being confirmed by the hiring manager. This setup allows for a blend of in-person collaboration and flexible work arrangements, supporting a dynamic work-life balance.

Success in the Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional position at Visa requires strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation capabilities, and the ability to provide effective client counseling. Moreover, you need to be a proactive problem solver with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating a collaborative and optimistic demeanor.

When answering this question, discuss specific agreements you have drafted or negotiated, emphasizing your role in achieving favorable outcomes for your clients. Highlight any challenges faced and how you creatively resolved them, showcasing your problem-solving skills.

In your response, explain your process of engaging with business teams to understand their objectives fully. Discuss how you provide tailored legal advice that aligns with their goals while ensuring regulatory compliance, demonstrating your collaborative approach.

Share your methods for staying updated on regulatory changes and how you evaluate their implications for your company. Discuss collaborating with regional teams to maintain compliance and ensure consistency in approaches, highlighting your proactive attitude.

Provide examples of how you assess urgency and importance when managing multiple projects. Discuss techniques you use, like time management skills, delegation when appropriate, and maintaining open communication with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Highlight your unique qualifications, relevant legal experience, and the skills that set you apart. Discuss your passion for the intersection of law and innovation, and convey your enthusiasm for being part of Visa’s mission in enhancing payment services—a combination that aligns perfectly with the role.

Your answer should reflect your commitment to professional development. Mention specific resources, such as legal journals, industry seminars, or participation in legal networks, that you utilize to stay informed about the evolving landscape of corporate law.

Choose a specific legal issue you've successfully navigated, detailing the steps you took to identify the problem and the solution you devised. Emphasize the positive outcome and any lessons learned from the experience, illustrating your critical thinking skills.

Discuss your experience coordinating with outside counsel for a specific project. Highlight your communication strategies, how you ensured cost-effectiveness, and the measures you took to align their work with your company’s objectives, demonstrating your collaborative nature.

Explain your approach to resolving conflicts through open communication and active listening. Share an example where you successfully navigated a disagreement, focusing on how you maintained the relationship while ensuring legal compliance.

Articulate your view on the importance of creativity in developing innovative legal solutions that meet business needs while ensuring compliance. Provide examples of how you’ve used creativity in product development or negotiations to achieve success for your clients.