Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional - job 12 of 42

As the Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional at Visa, you will have a diverse range of responsibilities, including drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, providing legal advice on product development, and supporting business teams in achieving their objectives. You'll also manage regulatory reviews and ensure compliance with various laws and policies, making your role crucial for Visa’s Value-Added Services.

Candidates applying for the Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional role at Visa should possess strong analytical, negotiation, and client counseling skills. An aptitude for managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is essential, as well as being self-motivated and a collaborative team player. Experience in commercial law and familiarity with regulatory environments will significantly enhance your prospects.

The Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional at Visa plays a key role in guiding product development by providing sophisticated legal counsel on commercial considerations. You’ll work closely with business teams to understand their objectives, ensuring that all product offerings comply with legal standards and effectively address customer needs.

The Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional position at Visa follows a hybrid work model, allowing candidates to work partially from home and partially in the office. Specific expectations regarding in-office days will be confirmed with your hiring manager, providing flexibility while ensuring collaboration with the team.

In the Associate Counsel role at Visa, you will handle a variety of legal matters, including transactional legal issues, corporate actions, and regulatory compliance. This position requires reviewing and overseeing commercial agreements and external documentation to ensure adherence to laws affecting Visa and its partners.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of agreements you've drafted and negotiated, highlighting your approach, challenges faced, and how you ensured compliance with legal standards. Emphasize your attention to detail and collaboration with internal stakeholders.

In your response, discuss tools or methods, such as project management software or prioritization techniques, that you utilize to stay organized. Share concrete examples of how you’ve successfully navigated competing demands in previous roles.

To effectively answer this question, emphasize your collaborative approach with business teams, your ability to understand their goals, and how you tailor your legal counsel accordingly. Provide examples to demonstrate your success in achieving alignment.

When addressing this question, share a specific challenge you faced, the steps you took to analyze and tackle the issue, and the outcome of your resolution. Highlight your creativity and problem-solving skills in your response.

Discuss the critical importance of compliance in your work, particularly in relation to regulatory frameworks affecting Visa. Provide examples of how you’ve ensured compliance in previous projects and how it impacts business strategies.

For this question, explain your thorough review process to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Share any methodologies you employ to identify issues and collaborate with marketing teams while maintaining their creative integrity.

In your response, highlight critical skills such as negotiation, analytical thinking, and adaptability. Discuss how these skills contribute to your effectiveness in supporting business objectives and ensuring legal compliance.

Convey your commitment to continuous learning, sharing specific resources like legal journals, networking events, or professional organizations. Emphasize how being informed allows you to provide timely and relevant advice.

Discuss your experience coordinating with outside counsel, focusing on aspects like managing costs, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining quality. Provide examples of how you facilitated collaboration and maintained effective communication.

When answering, highlight your emphasis on open communication, regular updates, and team meetings. Mention specific practices you support to ensure that team members are aligned and informed about ongoing projects and objectives.